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MA12 XJO

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

32,770 mi
Last recorded32,770 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 XJO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 32,770 miles

Nearside Front Daytime light one bulb not working

Offside Front Daytime light not working ?

Fail 20 Oct 2025 32,770 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Clear trouble codes C1123 C1121 (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Daytime light one bulb not working

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

Offside Front Daytime light not working ?

Pass 2 Nov 2024 30,871 miles

Offside Front day time light inop

Fail 25 Oct 2024 30,871 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front day time light inop

Pass 13 Oct 2023 29,863 miles

Day time lights some not working

Rear brake pipes on rear axle in places rusty by holding clips

Fail 12 Oct 2023 29,863 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rears (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Day time lights some not working

Rear brake pipes on rear axle in places rusty by holding clips

Pass 10 Oct 2022 28,255 miles

Factory fitted covers

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 26,130 miles

Front day time lights ,one out both side

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 24,169 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 20,412 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective a bit split in centre (3.4 (b) (i))

front day time lights one on each side not working

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2018 17,798 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 17,780 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 15,398 miles

no steering lock?

exhaust flexi split/lot of movement and blowing, on limit

engine and under covers fitted

rear tyres slightly worn towards inner of tread, approx. 3.5mm

Pass 20 Apr 2016 12,774 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 9,821 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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MA12 XJO 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 73.3%.

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 MA12 XJO, 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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MA12 XJO is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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