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KY12 DEU

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

35,443 mi
Last recorded35,443 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 DEU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 35,443 miles

Factory fitted undertray's present at time of MOT test.

Fail 28 Feb 2026 35,373 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Factory fitted undertray's present at time of MOT test.

Pass 1 Mar 2025 32,693 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 30,877 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 30,876 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 30,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 30,391 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 30,049 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Mar 2022 30,048 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Oct 2020 29,671 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 28,313 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 25,414 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 22,628 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 20,362 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 16,638 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 14,239 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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KY12 DEU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KY12 DEU, 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 KY12 DEU registered?

KY12 DEU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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