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DF61 FTJ

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

29,116 mi
Last recorded29,116 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 FTJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 29,116 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 27,616 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 25,472 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 22,791 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 20,398 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 18,582 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 16,643 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 13,999 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 12,701 miles

Offside Front day time running lamp inop

Offside Front seat belt not retracting correctly due to belt being twisted

Fail 8 Jan 2018 12,701 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front day time running lamp inop

Offside Front seat belt not retracting correctly due to belt being twisted

Pass 16 Jan 2017 10,604 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 8,527 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 6,557 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DF61 FTJ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black 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 DF61 FTJ, 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 DF61 FTJ registered?

DF61 FTJ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 17 January 2012.

Is DF61 FTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF61 FTJ 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.

Does DF61 FTJ have outstanding finance?

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