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AV12 HJJ

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

58,775 mi
Last recorded58,775 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 HJJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 58,775 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some items

Pass 27 Aug 2025 57,382 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))

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some items

Pass 3 Sep 2024 55,495 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 49,738 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 48,930 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 45,060 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 44,216 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 44,216 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 42,934 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 40,322 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 38,484 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 22,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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AV12 HJJ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AV12 HJJ, 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 AV12 HJJ registered?

AV12 HJJ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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