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GK12 VPA

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,454 mi
Last recorded73,454 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 VPA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 73,454 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 71,741 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2024 71,726 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 69,412 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2022 66,781 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 64,124 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 60,897 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front - ABOUT 1.8mm tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear - ABOUT 2.0mm tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 43,995 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 43,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 42,806 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 34,592 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 22,697 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 14,865 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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GK12 VPA is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Blue 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 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 GK12 VPA, 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 GK12 VPA registered?

GK12 VPA is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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