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KY12 DCO

2012 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

37,672 mi
Last recorded37,672 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet44,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 DCO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 37,672 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 36,120 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 33,503 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 31,756 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 31,749 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 30,196 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 30,196 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2020 28,678 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 26,657 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 25,416 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 24,483 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Apr 2016 23,572 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 20,442 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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KY12 DCO is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KY12 DCO, 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 KY12 DCO registered?

KY12 DCO is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is KY12 DCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY12 DCO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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