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KN12 OVW

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,438 mi
Last recorded98,438 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 OVW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 98,438 miles

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

stone chips on windscreen

Fail 8 Jan 2026 98,438 miles

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

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

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 18 Jan 2025 88,242 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 86,256 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 73,052 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 71,782 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 64,047 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 53,623 miles

High level stop lamp not working

Nail in nearside rear tyre and is worn to 3mm of tread

Nail in offside rear tyre and is worn to 3mm of tread

Slight oil leak on gear box

Fail 26 Mar 2019 53,623 miles

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

High level stop lamp not working

Nail in nearside rear tyre and is worn to 3mm of tread

Nail in offside rear tyre and is worn to 3mm of tread

Slight oil leak on gear box

Pass 29 Mar 2018 35,070 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 28,279 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 19,870 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 12,021 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 12,021 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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KN12 OVW is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KN12 OVW, 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 KN12 OVW registered?

KN12 OVW is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is KN12 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN12 OVW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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