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EY12 VTG

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,096 mi
Last recorded67,096 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 VTG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 67,096 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 61,216 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 55,665 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 51,861 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 51,861 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 49,015 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2021 43,324 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 43,321 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 36,740 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 28,334 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 26,148 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 26,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Excessively perished (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Excessively perished (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 21,680 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 16,337 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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EY12 VTG is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EY12 VTG, 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.

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What year was EY12 VTG registered?

EY12 VTG is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 11 March 2012.

Is EY12 VTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY12 VTG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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