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GD12 GWL

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,996 mi
Last recorded78,996 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD12 GWL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 78,996 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 77,278 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 75,342 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2023 75,342 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2022 73,712 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 73,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 71,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and perishing.wearing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn, uneven tread pattern, perishing,splitting and cracking (sidewall) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 65,863 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 65,863 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 61,144 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 61,144 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 50,680 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 50,680 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 32,085 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
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GD12 GWL is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 GD12 GWL, 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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GD12 GWL is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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