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GJ12 UEZ

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,504 mi
Last recorded40,504 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 UEZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 40,504 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 38,722 miles

All tyres manufactured 2016 showing light signs of cracking/perishing.

General light underside corrosion to suspension components.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 38,722 miles

All tyres manufactured 2016 showing light signs of cracking/perishing.

General light underside corrosion to suspension components.

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 36,646 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 34,225 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 32,513 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 30,702 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 29,130 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 26,497 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 23,381 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 23,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 21,316 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 19,637 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 19,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 17,659 miles

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

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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GJ12 UEZ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ12 UEZ, 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 GJ12 UEZ registered?

GJ12 UEZ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is GJ12 UEZ safe to buy?

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