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HJ62 VKG

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,009 mi
Last recorded64,009 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 VKG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 64,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 64,005 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 61,648 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 61,638 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding NSR Brake Binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 58,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases lambda only just passed emissions (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under body covers obscuring view

Fail 11 Dec 2023 58,403 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60% imbalance o/s slow increase (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases lambda only just passed emissions (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under body covers obscuring view

Pass 16 Dec 2022 49,754 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 46,728 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 41,228 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 36,214 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 33,816 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 32,200 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 32,196 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 30,237 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 26,666 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 21,506 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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HJ62 VKG is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ62 VKG, 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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HJ62 VKG is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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