MOT Status
ValidMileage
88,017 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess is slightly starting to fray and outer cover is split (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear hand brake cables outer case split (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn FRONT D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175 55 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Front undertrays snapped
Nearside Rear handbrake cable corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 175 55 15 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust corroded
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front undertrays snapped
Nearside Rear handbrake cable corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 175 55 15 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust corroded
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner 195/50/15 82v (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside wing mirror glass missing
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner 175/55/15 77t (5.2.3 (e))
undertrays fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?
Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MK12 VFA is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 VFA, 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 VFA registered?
MK12 VFA is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 26 March 2012.
Is MK12 VFA safe to buy?
The MOT history for MK12 VFA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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