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SL12 JGU

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,710 mi
Last recorded64,710 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 JGU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 64,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed fowl mark on flexi close on limit (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front shocks corroded/ front hubs and suspension in general corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover hold down clip missing/ bonnet not sitting correctly locking clip worn loose

Fail 25 Aug 2026 64,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front shocks corroded close on limit / front hubs and suspension in general corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover hold down clip missing / bonnet not sitting correctly locking in clip loose os plastic trim nailed on

Pass 17 Sep 2025 64,259 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 63,609 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 63,517 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 60,640 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 54,308 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 49,857 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

n/s side skirt loose and o/s missing

Fail 17 Mar 2020 49,851 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

n/s side skirt loose and o/s missing

Pass 7 Mar 2019 43,817 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 43,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 38,307 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going into wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going in to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

front grill slightly damaged

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 18 Jan 2017 31,105 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 31,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 20,780 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 20,780 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre cracking on shoulder

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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SL12 JGU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red 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 SL12 JGU, 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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SL12 JGU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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