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MK12 VFN

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,725 mi
Last recorded38,725 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 May 2026 38,725 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 38,418 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 38,184 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 37,716 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 37,526 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 36,809 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 36,381 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 35,542 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 34,666 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 33,635 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 32,576 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 30,072 miles

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.

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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MK12 VFN is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VFN, 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

How do I check the history of MK12 VFN?

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What year was MK12 VFN registered?

MK12 VFN is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is MK12 VFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK12 VFN shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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