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AU12 SFJ

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

95,893 mi
Last recorded95,893 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 SFJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 95,893 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 88,849 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 80,295 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 80,190 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 73,689 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 67,496 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 61,694 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 58,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished as well (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished as well (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 45,846 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 32,262 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 20,556 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 11,550 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 8,452 miles

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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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AU12 SFJ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU12 SFJ, 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 AU12 SFJ registered?

AU12 SFJ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is AU12 SFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 SFJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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