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GL12 HXO

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,397 mi
Last recorded98,397 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet35,973 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 HXO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 98,397 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 86,883 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 76,867 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 68,203 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 66,239 miles

Nearside Rear nail/screw in center of tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2021 52,325 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 39,443 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and worn close to marks

Offside Rear Nail in tyre has 2 nails in tyre and worn close to marks

Fail 29 Nov 2019 34,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 23,169 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 17,603 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 11,605 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 11,604 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 May 2016 10,227 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 6,786 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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GL12 HXO is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL12 HXO registered?

GL12 HXO is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is GL12 HXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 HXO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GL12 HXO have outstanding finance?

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