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HK61 DNO

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,610 mi
Last recorded68,610 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK61 DNO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 68,610 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 64,802 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 61,338 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 61,337 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 57,654 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 53,904 miles

slight movement in n/s inner rack joint

Fail 27 Jan 2022 53,903 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 49,162 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 44,970 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 40,137 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jan 2019 40,137 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 90,743 miles

Nearside Front movement on innersteering rack joint

Pass 19 Jan 2017 30,702 miles

Slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 26 Jan 2016 26,680 miles

Nearside front inner rack joint worn

Fail 26 Jan 2016 26,671 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front (8.2.2)

Nearside front inner rack joint worn

Pass 27 Jan 2015 22,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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HK61 DNO is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 799cc diesel 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 HK61 DNO, 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 HK61 DNO registered?

HK61 DNO is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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