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G5 MNE

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,671 mi
Last recorded103,671 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 MNE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 103,671 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 101,633 miles

Front washers just make screen

some corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Apr 2024 101,633 miles

Front washers just make screen

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

some corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Mar 2023 100,894 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

n.s rear damper has slight leak/damp

n.s washer poor

Pass 22 Oct 2020 98,703 miles

Areas of corrosion on vehicle underside

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp image slightly deteriorated

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 21 Oct 2020 98,703 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Areas of corrosion on vehicle underside

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp image slightly deteriorated

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 1 Jun 2020 98,674 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 89,914 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 89,719 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 79,446 miles

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

movement in nearside seat back, but not insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2017 70,768 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts very low (3.5.1g)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Offside rear (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 59,167 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 57,875 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 55,443 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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G5 MNE is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G5 MNE, 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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G5 MNE is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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