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2012 J

2014 Smart (mcc) Fortwo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,035 mi
Last recorded50,035 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Smart (mcc) Fortwo32,755 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration2012 J
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 50,035 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 50,035 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 47,485 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 47,485 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 40,768 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 39,846 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 29 Mar 2021 39,825 miles

vehicle restricted view

Pass 12 Aug 2019 39,767 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 39,616 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 39,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 39,246 miles

under trays fitted

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo?

Based on 187,875 MOT tests across 23,467 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
3,439
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
23,467
On UK Roads
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2012 J is a 2014 Smart (mcc) Fortwo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2014 Smart (mcc) Fortwo models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 32,755 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 12 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 2012 J registered?

2012 J is a 2014 Smart (mcc) Fortwo, first registered on 15 August 2014.

Is 2012 J safe to buy?

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