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PJ12 UWG

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

25,187 mi
Last recorded25,187 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 UWG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 25,187 miles

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine stabiliser cracking in bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Unable to inspect all vehicle components due to plastic guards fitted

Fail 14 May 2026 25,186 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine stabiliser cracking in bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Unable to inspect all vehicle components due to plastic guards fitted

Pass 7 May 2025 23,823 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box and flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 May 2025 23,823 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box and flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2024 22,717 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED## (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 9 May 2023 21,322 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 20,008 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 20,008 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 18,448 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 18,448 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 16,522 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Jul 2019 16,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Jul 2018 14,692 miles

Rear rear bumper protectors could be dangerous if walked into from the side

Pass 28 Jun 2017 12,887 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Jul 2016 10,421 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 9,162 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PJ12 UWG is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PJ12 UWG, 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 PJ12 UWG registered?

PJ12 UWG is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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