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FG62 FGZ

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

57,180 mi
Last recorded57,180 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 FGZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 57,180 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Upper gearbox seal has misting from drive shaft .

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 57,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Upper gearbox seal has misting from drive shaft .

Nearside Rear the drum slightly sticky .

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 54,559 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 51,981 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 49,109 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 42,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 31,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 26,321 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 21,936 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 17,782 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 13,576 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 9,457 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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FG62 FGZ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red 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 FG62 FGZ, 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.

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What year was FG62 FGZ registered?

FG62 FGZ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is FG62 FGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG62 FGZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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