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MK12 VFL

2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,021 mi
Last recorded67,021 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe39,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 VFL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 67,021 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 64,711 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 54,710 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 45,876 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 40,535 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 40,159 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 40,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre badly cracked on outer sidewall,and almost on inner wear bar limits [175/55/r15]77t (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost on limit [195/50/r15]82v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is badly cracked around outer sidewall,andalmost on inner wear bar limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 37,518 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES ARE SPLIT

Nearside Front TYRE ALMOST ON LIMIT OF INNER WEAR BAR,[175/55/R15]77T.CONTINENTALS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [195/50/R15],82V AVON (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front TYRE ALMOST ON INNER WEAR BAR -CONTINENTAL

Fail 17 Sep 2018 37,518 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES ARE SPLIT

Nearside Front TYRE ALMOST ON LIMIT OF INNER WEAR BAR,[175/55/R15]77T.CONTINENTALS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [195/50/R15],82V AVON (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front TYRE ALMOST ON INNER WEAR BAR -CONTINENTAL

Pass 13 Sep 2017 32,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 25,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 25,306 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 16,957 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 18 Sep 2014 9,447 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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MK12 VFL is a 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MK12 VFL, 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 MK12 VFL registered?

MK12 VFL is a 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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