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FV12 ECN

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,008 mi
Last recorded51,008 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet35,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 ECN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 51,008 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 50,839 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 50,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 50,085 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 50,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 49,714 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 49,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 48,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55 R 15 77 T (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 45,045 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 41,641 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 38,795 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 31,777 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 27,386 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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FV12 ECN is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 35,973 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV12 ECN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FV12 ECN registered?

FV12 ECN is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is FV12 ECN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 ECN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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