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GL12 HXJ

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

29,409 mi
Last recorded29,409 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet35,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 HXJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 29,409 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 29,409 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 28,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust flex slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Dec 2024 27,509 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 25,553 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 23,739 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 21,900 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 20,040 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 17,423 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 15,397 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 13,259 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 10,279 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 8,112 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside,Nearside front tyres wearing on edges.

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
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GL12 HXJ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL12 HXJ, 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 GL12 HXJ registered?

GL12 HXJ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is GL12 HXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 HXJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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