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WJ12 AUP

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

41,980 mi
Last recorded41,980 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 AUP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 41,980 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 41,976 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 40,251 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 40,241 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box flex pipe broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 38,411 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 38,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 37,082 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 30,826 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 26,593 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 23,548 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 21,173 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 15,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 11,241 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 667 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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WJ12 AUP is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WJ12 AUP, 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 WJ12 AUP registered?

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

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The MOT history for WJ12 AUP 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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