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MK12 VFY

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,561 mi
Last recorded106,561 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 VFY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 106,561 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 106,282 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 101,000 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 100,765 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 93,309 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 93,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 81,404 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 71,647 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 71,617 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2017 57,169 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 41,775 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 25,155 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 25,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VFY is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VFY, 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 VFY registered?

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

Is MK12 VFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK12 VFY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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