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WD12 HMX

2012 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

White Diesel 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,601 mi
Last recorded103,601 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet44,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD12 HMX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine698cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 103,601 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 103,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 98,578 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 97,596 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 97,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 92,616 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 86,810 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 86,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 79,944 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 62,523 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 49,362 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 49,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 41,581 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 30,611 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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WD12 HMX is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in White with a 698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 44,934 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) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WD12 HMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 14 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WD12 HMX registered?

WD12 HMX is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is WD12 HMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD12 HMX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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