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WG61 PKZ

2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,336 mi
Last recorded65,336 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe39,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 PKZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 65,336 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 64,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 60,190 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts n/s and o/s worn on edges and close to legal limit 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 60,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts n/s and o/s worn on edges and close to legal limit 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 56,955 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre's close on edges 155/60/15/75t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55/15/77t (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 56,955 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre's close on edges 155/60/15/75t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55/15/77t (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 55,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 55,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 52,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 48,028 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 48,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 37,307 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 30,070 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 23,720 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 25 Jun 2015 16,944 miles

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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WG61 PKZ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WG61 PKZ, 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.

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What year was WG61 PKZ registered?

WG61 PKZ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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