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HG12 MMU

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

47,264 mi
Last recorded47,264 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 MMU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 47,264 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly perished 195/50 R15 budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 45,075 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly perished 195/50 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 42,494 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 39,496 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low and tyres perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 36,963 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 33,858 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 31,816 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 27,905 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 23,600 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 18,555 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 13,927 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 13,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 9,501 miles

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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HG12 MMU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver 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 Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 38,121 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MMU, 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 HG12 MMU registered?

HG12 MMU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is HG12 MMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG12 MMU 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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