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HN12 WXH

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

130,912 mi
Last recorded130,912 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 WXH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 130,912 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 130,912 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 119,210 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 119,210 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 May 2023 112,886 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft inner joint area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2023 112,682 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft inner joint area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm 175/55/15 *Borderline* (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2022 103,014 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn to 3mm 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 May 2022 103,014 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn to 3mm 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 94,477 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

drivers seat belt twisted

fuel filler cover missing

Fail 2 Dec 2020 94,477 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

drivers seat belt twisted

fuel filler cover missing

Pass 24 May 2019 85,024 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 66,536 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 66,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 51,814 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2015 37,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 37,137 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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HN12 WXH is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 HN12 WXH, 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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HN12 WXH is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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