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KW12 MZO

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,522 mi
Last recorded124,522 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 MZO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 124,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 115,210 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 109,553 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 109,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 101,198 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 86,119 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 69,790 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 69,789 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2018 52,737 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 52,737 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 40,899 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 40,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 31,826 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 31,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 22 Jul 2015 24,798 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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KW12 MZO is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KW12 MZO, 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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KW12 MZO is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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