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AK12 XWJ

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,703 mi
Last recorded73,703 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 XWJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2026 73,703 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 73,391 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 68,642 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 68,621 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 65,454 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak Engine

Pass 20 Apr 2017 58,554 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 50,780 miles

offside rear tyre 3.6mm nearside 4mm

Pass 6 May 2015 38,350 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 1 May 2015 38,350 miles

Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

front tyres worn on inner edges

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
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AK12 XWJ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 38,121 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) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK12 XWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 XWJ registered?

AK12 XWJ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is AK12 XWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 XWJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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