Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 698 cc

A12 EFSMOT history

A12 EFS is a silver petrol Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe first used on 11 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 73,631 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2025.

A12 EFS silver Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart Fortwo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Jan 2025
Mileage
73,631 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,928 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 EFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo Coupe
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
698 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
11 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

A12 EFS was last recorded at 73,631 miles on 8 Jan 2025, 9,630 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,001 miles · 13 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
9,630 miles
Average per year
3,928 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,631 miles
  • 2024 – 64,001 miles
  • 2022 – 61,032 miles
  • 2021 – 57,175 miles
  • 2020 – 55,273 miles
  • 2019 – 53,402 miles
  • 2018 – 47,293 miles
  • 2017 – 43,798 miles
  • 2016 – 40,391 miles
  • 2015 – 35,693 miles
  • 2014 – 30,772 miles
  • 2013 – 25,724 miles
  • 2012 – 23,074 miles
  • 2011 – 20,569 miles
  • 2010 – 17,093 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail73,631 miles
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail73,631 miles (+9,630)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,631 miles
    Test number
    968093318898
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass64,001 miles (+2,969)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    64,001 miles
    Test number
    728258097985
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side front (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass61,032 miles (+3,857)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    61,032 miles
    Test number
    914105724568
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass57,175 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    57,175 miles
    Test number
    859636455494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail57,165 miles (+1,892)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,165 miles
    Test number
    283059812204
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass55,273 miles (+1,871)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    55,273 miles
    Test number
    633509234779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,402 miles (+6,109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    53,402 miles
    Test number
    295735434130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass47,293 miles (+3,495)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    47,293 miles
    Test number
    787431740362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,798 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    43,798 miles
    Test number
    616252101994
    • AdvisoryCover sills fitted

  10. Fail43,798 miles (+3,407)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,798 miles
    Test number
    222584595653
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCover sills fitted

  11. Pass40,391 miles (+4,698)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    40,391 miles
    Test number
    637928199248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing washer badly perished needs changing now
    • AdvisoryRoughness in nearside front top suspension mounting

  12. Pass35,693 miles (+4,921)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    35,693 miles
    Test number
    876733115229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    30,772 miles
    Test number
    378182924239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail30,772 miles (+5,048)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,772 miles
    Test number
    469112424241
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass25,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    25,724 miles
    Test number
    127661823239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail25,724 miles (+2,650)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,724 miles
    Test number
    509731223284
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Fail23,074 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,074 miles
    Test number
    166093902336
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass23,074 miles (+2,505)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    23,074 miles
    Test number
    189993502327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,569 miles (+3,476)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    20,569 miles
    Test number
    257487721302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    17,093 miles
    Test number
    342970930218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A12 EFS

Does A12 EFS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on A12 EFS expired on 12 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on A12 EFS?
The MOT on A12 EFS expired on 12 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has A12 EFS done?
A12 EFS was recorded at 73,631 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2025, an average of 3,928 miles a year.
Has A12 EFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 EFS has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on A12 EFS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on A12 EFS find?
A12 EFS failed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2025 with 3 major defects and 1 advisory: horn not working; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; offside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak, and 1 more.

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