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MK12 VDR

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,269 mi
Last recorded67,269 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 VDR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 67,269 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 66,009 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 64,807 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 63,664 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 59,471 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 54,610 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 54,159 miles

stonechip damage in windscreen

wiper blades slightly deteriorated / worn

Fail 18 Mar 2020 54,159 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

stonechip damage in windscreen

wiper blades slightly deteriorated / worn

Pass 20 Jun 2018 44,915 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 44,915 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working h7 (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2017 39,098 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 28,717 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 14 Apr 2016 28,717 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working head h 7 (1.1.A.3b)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Apr 2015 19,834 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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MK12 VDR is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MK12 VDR, 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 MK12 VDR registered?

MK12 VDR is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is MK12 VDR safe to buy?

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