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WJ12 AUO

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,816 mi
Last recorded128,816 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 AUO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 128,816 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2025 117,876 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 109,221 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front both sides pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front both sides struts and arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 109,221 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front both sides pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front both sides struts and arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 104,954 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 101,281 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 99,145 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 98,840 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2019 96,384 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS..ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P.

Pass 7 Feb 2018 92,213 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 86,809 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 86,808 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high n/s o/s (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 72,001 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 49,006 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)

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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WJ12 AUO 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 WJ12 AUO, 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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WJ12 AUO is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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