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EX12 MGU

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Grey Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

58,294 mi
Last recorded58,294 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 MGU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 58,294 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 55,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 49,851 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 42,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2022 33,694 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 33,688 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 27,840 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 21,049 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 14,060 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 5,534 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 772 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 670 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 572 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
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EX12 MGU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Grey with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 38,121 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX12 MGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX12 MGU registered?

EX12 MGU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is EX12 MGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX12 MGU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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