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MK12 VDZ

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

217,242 mi
Last recorded217,242 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet35,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 VDZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 217,242 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 215,307 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2022 215,287 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 196,798 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 196,798 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 172,862 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 144,665 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 116,127 miles

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

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

both rear tyres bald inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2017 88,815 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 55,573 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 30,958 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
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MK12 VDZ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 35,973 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK12 VDZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MK12 VDZ registered?

MK12 VDZ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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