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SJ61 DEV

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,135 mi
Last recorded75,135 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ61 DEV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 75,135 miles

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))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 74,919 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 71,058 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 71,057 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 62,479 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 55,146 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 54,168 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 53,242 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 51,819 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 51,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 May 2017 47,517 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 47,517 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2016 42,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 39,724 miles

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

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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SJ61 DEV is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SJ61 DEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ61 DEV registered?

SJ61 DEV is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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