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SJ04 NVJ

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,414 mi
Last recorded22,414 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 NVJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 22,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Surface corrosion to Nearside rear inner sill

Surface corrosion to Offside rear inner sill

Pass 7 May 2025 21,698 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust flexible part broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

all road springs corroded

plastic trims fitted to both sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 May 2024 20,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 20,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre perishing and splitting (2011 tyre) and tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre perishing and splitting (2011 tyre) and tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (2011) and tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (2011) and tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 19,249 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 17,995 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 14,235 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 14,212 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 13,296 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 13,296 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 12,370 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 11,519 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 10,573 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 8,890 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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SJ04 NVJ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SJ04 NVJ, 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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SJ04 NVJ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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