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RO12 EVV

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

46,124 mi
Last recorded46,124 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 EVV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 46,124 miles

Both front brake backing plates corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 44,359 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 42,325 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 39,879 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 36,959 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 33,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 30,696 miles

175/55/15

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 28,537 miles

hi-level stop lamp not working

Pass 26 Sep 2018 25,238 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Sep 2018 25,238 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Sep 2017 22,148 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 18,059 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 14,250 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 14,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 14,224 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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RO12 EVV is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White 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 RO12 EVV, 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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What year was RO12 EVV registered?

RO12 EVV is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is RO12 EVV safe to buy?

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