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WF12 HTL

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,577 mi
Last recorded47,577 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 HTL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 47,577 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 46,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 46,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 45,178 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 45,177 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 42,546 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 40,673 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 38,498 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread groove/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 38,497 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread groove/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 35,576 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Jun 2019 35,576 miles

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

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jun 2018 31,254 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 27,408 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 22,248 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 17,641 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 17,446 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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WF12 HTL is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WF12 HTL, 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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What year was WF12 HTL registered?

WF12 HTL is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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