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KR12 MBX

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,664 mi
Last recorded14,664 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 14,664 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 14,413 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 14,410 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 14,078 miles

Nearside Front Wheel slight buckle inner rim

Fail 9 Apr 2024 14,076 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel slight buckle inner rim

Pass 21 Apr 2023 13,883 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 13,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 13,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 13,404 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 13,274 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 12,598 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 12,108 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 11,687 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 11,445 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 11,096 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 MBX is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KR12 MBX registered?

KR12 MBX is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is KR12 MBX safe to buy?

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