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MK12 VEU

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,008 mi
Last recorded80,008 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 VEU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 80,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 74,077 miles

o s f tyre worn low-front brake pads worn low-n s r tyre worn low-

Pass 22 Dec 2022 69,093 miles

oil leak-all coil springs corroded-rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 18 Mar 2021 58,048 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 46,331 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 26,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

drivers side lower sill cover loose

Fail 2 Feb 2019 26,117 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

drivers side lower sill cover loose

Pass 19 Feb 2018 13,059 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Both tyres cracking in tread

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi - temporary repair noted (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 11,416 miles

all tyres are starting to crack within the tread patterns

Pass 18 Feb 2016 9,007 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 6,953 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 VEU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VEU, 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 MK12 VEU registered?

MK12 VEU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is MK12 VEU safe to buy?

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