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ROD 648X

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests30 (24 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,221 mi
Last recorded79,221 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROD 648X
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

24 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 79,221 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2025 42,147 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 78,585 miles

Fuel pipe chafing and corroded (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play ball race (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 41,811 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 39,583 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 20 Nov 2023 78,174 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball race slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2023 78,174 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball race slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2022 37,055 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 76,636 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 76,634 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 34,371 miles

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 8 Nov 2021 72,063 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 72,063 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 31,683 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 65,170 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 28,802 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 59,990 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 52,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 24,097 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 43,288 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 43,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2017 19,062 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 36,086 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 15,818 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 15,773 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexible joint of exhaust (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 28,538 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 28,538 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 10,886 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 24,256 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 5,299 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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ROD 648X is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 ROD 648X, 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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ROD 648X is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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