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AO12 MJK

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

27,965 mi
Last recorded27,965 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet35,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 MJK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 27,965 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 27,724 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2024 27,720 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer blowing at flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure silencer loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 27,501 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 27,500 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 26,468 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 24,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 23,412 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 23,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 20,703 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 17,782 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 15,857 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 9,514 miles

engine covers fitted

internally adjusted headlasmps and recheck

under shields fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 6,506 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
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AO12 MJK is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 35,973 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO12 MJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO12 MJK registered?

AO12 MJK is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 7 April 2012.

Is AO12 MJK safe to buy?

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