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KR12 FCV

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,024 mi
Last recorded68,024 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR12 FCV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 68,024 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 68,020 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 63,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 57,295 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing

front tyres are perishing

Pass 8 Mar 2022 48,499 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 41,140 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 41,138 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 34,595 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 34,594 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 23,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 13,212 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 12,315 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 10,514 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 9,798 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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KR12 FCV 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 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 KR12 FCV, 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 KR12 FCV registered?

KR12 FCV is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is KR12 FCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR12 FCV 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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