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WG12 ALU

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,814 mi
Last recorded74,814 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 ALU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 74,814 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))

sill and floor covers

Pass 12 Mar 2025 69,959 miles

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

floor & sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2024 64,679 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

floor covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2023 59,250 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Sill covers fitted

Under floor covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2022 55,420 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 55,420 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 52,117 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 52,115 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit value 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 50,233 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 39,017 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 30,852 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 23,766 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 18,248 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 12,797 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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WG12 ALU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 799cc diesel 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 WG12 ALU, 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 WG12 ALU registered?

WG12 ALU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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