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J60 TAH

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,756 mi
Last recorded53,756 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ60 TAH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 53,756 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 50,337 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 50,330 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 46,772 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust flexible joint deteriorated and knocking on bumper (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and worn on edge 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 46,772 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust flexible joint deteriorated and knocking on bumper (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and worn on edge 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 41,981 miles

strong advise exhaust rear flexi separating and stretching away from fixing

Fail 18 Oct 2023 41,981 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dim and no pattern bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

strong advise exhaust rear flexi separating and stretching away from fixing

Pass 12 Oct 2022 36,630 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 30,070 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 27,877 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 22,423 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 18,481 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 14,583 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 11,937 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 9,635 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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J60 TAH is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J60 TAH, 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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J60 TAH is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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