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MJA 5A

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

75,728 mi
Last recorded75,728 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJA 5A
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 75,728 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 72,174 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 68,205 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 65,523 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 61,952 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 59,388 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 55,676 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 50,638 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 43,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 38,833 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 37,499 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 37,499 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 32,926 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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MJA 5A is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJA 5A, 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 MJA 5A registered?

MJA 5A is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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