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OE12 CXF

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,460 mi
Last recorded82,460 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE12 CXF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 82,460 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 74,144 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2024 66,157 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under trays

Pass 6 Nov 2023 56,556 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 56,440 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 45,182 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 39,907 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 36,190 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 36,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 35,011 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 30,861 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 30,421 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 24,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 14,378 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 8,623 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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OE12 CXF is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OE12 CXF, 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 OE12 CXF registered?

OE12 CXF is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 5 July 2012.

Is OE12 CXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE12 CXF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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