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FG12 ZZH

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Blue Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,150 mi
Last recorded54,150 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 ZZH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 54,150 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 52,753 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 52,748 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 52,346 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 48,091 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 46,672 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 45,373 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 43,224 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 43,224 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 40,487 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 38,070 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 38,070 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 35,831 miles

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

both front and nsr tyres cracked /perished

Pass 18 Apr 2016 33,896 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 28,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 28,770 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
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FG12 ZZH is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Blue with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG12 ZZH, 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 FG12 ZZH registered?

FG12 ZZH is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is FG12 ZZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG12 ZZH shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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