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HJ12 WGW

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

18,186 mi
Last recorded18,186 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 WGW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 18,186 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 17,203 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 17,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall very deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed very deteriorated on side all (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n.s and o/s front starting to deteriorate on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 16,044 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 15,017 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 13,983 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 12,784 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 10,377 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 7,237 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 7,032 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 5,039 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 3,812 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 2,983 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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HJ12 WGW 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 HJ12 WGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ12 WGW registered?

HJ12 WGW is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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The MOT history for HJ12 WGW 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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