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EX12 AVG

2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Grey Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,787 mi
Last recorded65,787 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe39,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 AVG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 65,787 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 62,563 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 60,970 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 57,916 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2023 57,916 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 52,351 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 46,083 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 46,083 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 42,634 miles

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust flex-down pipe slightly worn/loose

Fail 3 Mar 2020 42,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust flex-down pipe slightly worn/loose

Pass 4 Mar 2019 37,854 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 37,854 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 33,326 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on the inside

Offside Front brake pads wearing low

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Pass 6 Mar 2017 28,146 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 22,357 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 16,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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EX12 AVG is a 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Grey with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 39,042 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) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX12 AVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EX12 AVG registered?

EX12 AVG is a 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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