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KU12 EXJ

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,365 mi
Last recorded83,365 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 EXJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 83,365 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 79,836 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 79,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 74,687 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 74,687 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 71,574 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 68,768 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 63,100 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 58,263 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 47,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 32,848 miles

service indicator on

Fail 21 Apr 2016 32,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

service indicator on

Pass 23 Apr 2015 30,706 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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KU12 EXJ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KU12 EXJ, 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 KU12 EXJ registered?

KU12 EXJ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is KU12 EXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU12 EXJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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