MOT Status
ValidMileage
97,556 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
oil leak
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
oil leak
under trays fitted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Lower under trays fitted
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up with water (3.5 (a))
Lower under trays fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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 VFZ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 VFZ, 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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How do I check the history of MK12 VFZ?
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What year was MK12 VFZ registered?
MK12 VFZ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 26 March 2012.
Is MK12 VFZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for MK12 VFZ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does MK12 VFZ have outstanding finance?
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