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KV12 EET

2012 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,481 mi
Last recorded76,481 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet44,934 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 EET
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 76,481 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 73,550 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 70,841 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 70,841 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 68,732 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 68,732 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 66,667 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 65,983 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 63,704 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 61,981 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 57,563 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 52,664 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 49,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 41,956 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 41,912 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 31,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 31,897 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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KV12 EET is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2012 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 44,934 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) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV12 EET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 14 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV12 EET registered?

KV12 EET is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is KV12 EET safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV12 EET shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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