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KU12 SFE

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,058 mi
Last recorded79,058 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 SFE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 79,058 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 73,033 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 73,033 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 67,629 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 67,595 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 61,931 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 55,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm bald inner edge (155/60T15S) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 55,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/55T15S (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm bald inner edge (155/60T15S) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 47,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 40,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and is wearing badly on inner edge - replacement is recommended as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 37,325 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 33,497 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 29,532 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 29,532 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 25,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 18,462 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 SFE is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SFE, 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 KU12 SFE registered?

KU12 SFE is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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