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AO12 MJX

2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,179 mi
Last recorded71,179 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe39,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 MJX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 71,179 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both struts and hub carriers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside body sill skirt missing

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged /repaired with tape

Fail 1 Mar 2022 71,179 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both struts and hub carriers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside body sill skirt missing

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged /repaired with tape

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 66,023 miles

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged repaired with tape

Pass 25 Feb 2020 64,373 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 57,014 miles

Nearside Rear bumper unclipped

Pass 16 Feb 2018 50,288 miles

parking brake cables, outer casings deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2017 41,708 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2016 33,859 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 33,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 33,840 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 31,149 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 31,149 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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AO12 MJX is a 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 39,042 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) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO12 MJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO12 MJX registered?

AO12 MJX is a 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 12 April 2012.

Is AO12 MJX safe to buy?

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