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GV12 XKK

2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

42,247 mi
Last recorded42,247 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe39,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 XKK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 42,247 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 42,247 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 39,405 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 39,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 37,215 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe slightly damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 36,107 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded in poor condition (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded in poor condition (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 35,226 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/35/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 35,226 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/35/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 34,365 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 32,142 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 28,781 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 28,781 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position locking mechanism slightly worn (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 24,786 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 21,179 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 21,179 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 15,750 miles

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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GV12 XKK is a 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GV12 XKK, 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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GV12 XKK is a 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 28 July 2012.

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