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KY12 VTC

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,945 mi
Last recorded74,945 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 VTC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 74,945 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also inner tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 74,945 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Upper Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Upper Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also inner tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 70,186 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 68,322 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 61,611 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 61,153 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front under vehicle close to wheel arch coolant hose worn

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside of the swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres worn on inner shoulder

oil leak under the engine

Pass 7 Jul 2021 48,994 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 48,994 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 40,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak under the engine

Pass 20 Jun 2019 29,165 miles

all four tyres cracked & perished & close to mark

Fail 20 Jun 2019 29,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

all four tyres cracked & perished & close to mark

Pass 5 Mar 2018 25,081 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 25,081 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 22,329 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 18,973 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 15,807 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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KY12 VTC 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 68.8%.

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

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