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G8 LCJ

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,021 mi
Last recorded54,021 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet35,973 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 LCJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 54,021 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre cutting out on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre cutting out on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 53,784 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 52,817 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 51,604 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 50,866 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 50,866 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 50,113 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 46,645 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 46,645 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 41,996 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 41,996 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 38,180 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 38,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 35,277 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 32,092 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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G8 LCJ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 35,973 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G8 LCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G8 LCJ registered?

G8 LCJ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is G8 LCJ safe to buy?

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