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OE12 HKU

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,196 mi
Last recorded102,196 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 102,196 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 95,331 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 95,331 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 95,217 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 89,619 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 89,619 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 84,416 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 64,593 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 45,027 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front service brakes show imbalance of 11%.

near side front headlamp dip beam image weak.

off side front tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

Fail 28 Jun 2016 45,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front service brakes show imbalance of 11%.

near side front headlamp dip beam image weak.

near side rear tyre outer side wall shows damage deep enough to reach the cords.

off side front tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

off side rear tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm.

Pass 6 Jun 2015 29,794 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 HKU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OE12 HKU, 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 HKU registered?

OE12 HKU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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