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KM61 TEV

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,341 mi
Last recorded83,341 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM61 TEV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 83,341 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 77,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm+ cracking & nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 74,935 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2024 74,890 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 74,186 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 71,032 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2021 61,294 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 61,292 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits high (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 61,020 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 60,788 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 60,788 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 60,305 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 57,402 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 51,096 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 35,958 miles

both front tyres perishing in tread

nearside front tyre tread slightly uneven inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 22,562 miles

OSF tyre perrished in tread

OSR tyre has small cuts in the tread

Pass 27 Apr 2013 2,938 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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KM61 TEV is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KM61 TEV, 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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KM61 TEV is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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