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HG12 CJZ

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

48,658 mi
Last recorded48,658 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 CJZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 48,658 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 48,632 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 43,433 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 43,433 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 36,932 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 29,443 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (195/50 15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and badly cracked (175/55 15) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 29,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (195/50 15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and badly cracked (175/55 15) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 27,719 miles

Exhaust rear silencer flexi weak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (175/55 15) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 27,719 miles

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

Exhaust rear silencer flexi weak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (175/55 15) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 26,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 25,302 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 22,013 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 22,013 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 18,797 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 15,995 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 13,133 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 9,228 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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HG12 CJZ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HG12 CJZ, 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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HG12 CJZ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 21 August 2012.

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