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WG61 PLX

2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,863 mi
Last recorded35,863 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe39,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 PLX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 35,863 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 32,467 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 27,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front suspension / brakes corrosion

rear suspension corrosion

under body covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2022 26,316 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 26,316 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 24,139 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 21,907 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 21,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 19,285 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 16,513 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 21 Feb 2017 12,847 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 9,067 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 4,950 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 PLX is a 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PLX, 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 PLX registered?

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

Is WG61 PLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG61 PLX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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