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WJ12 AXK

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

55,564 mi
Last recorded55,564 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 AXK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 55,564 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 53,226 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 48,802 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 46,221 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 43,758 miles

Nearside handbrake outer cable in poor condition

Fail 31 May 2022 43,758 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside handbrake outer cable in poor condition

Pass 23 Jul 2021 41,508 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 38,080 miles

front daytime running lights not working

Pass 5 Aug 2019 35,680 miles

2X day time running light bulbs not working

Nearside Front 1X day time running light bulb not working

Pass 6 Aug 2018 31,710 miles

Offside Front daytime running light source reduced by 40%

Pass 16 Aug 2017 27,587 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 27,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 25,316 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 19,974 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 14,656 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 AXK is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AXK, 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 AXK registered?

WJ12 AXK is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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