Smart (mcc) Fortwo

Red · Petrol · 2014 · 999 cc

2012JMOT history

2012J is a red petrol Smart (mcc) Fortwo first used on 15 Aug 2014. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 50,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

2012J red Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart Fortwo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
50,035 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,261 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2012J
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
15 Aug 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

2012J was last recorded at 50,035 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 2,550 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
47,485 miles · 13 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,550 miles
Average per year
1,261 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,035 miles
  • 2024 – 47,485 miles
  • 2023 – 40,768 miles
  • 2022 – 39,846 miles
  • 2021 – 39,825 miles
  • 2019 – 39,767 miles
  • 2018 – 39,616 miles
  • 2017 – 39,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,035 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

11 tests since 3 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    50,035 miles
    Test number
    988502493101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail50,035 miles (+2,550)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,035 miles
    Test number
    933809974031
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass47,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    47,485 miles
    Test number
    481012447122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail47,485 miles (+6,717)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,485 miles
    Test number
    413072851430
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass40,768 miles (+922)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    40,768 miles
    Test number
    782136612260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,846 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    39,846 miles
    Test number
    866151160743
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass39,825 miles (+58)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    39,825 miles
    Test number
    717762053453
    • AdvisoryVehicle restricted view

  8. Pass39,767 miles (+151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    39,767 miles
    Test number
    827294044143
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass39,616 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    39,616 miles
    Test number
    890592071252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail39,616 miles (+370)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,616 miles
    Test number
    126635386275
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass39,246 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    39,246 miles
    Test number
    299561793049
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

Questions about 2012J

What vehicle is registration 2012J currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2012J on a red petrol Smart (mcc) Fortwo first used on 15 Aug 2014. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 2012J currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 2012J is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 2012J?
The MOT on 2012J is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 2012J done?
2012J was recorded at 50,035 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 1,261 miles a year.
Has 2012J ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2012J has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on 2012J ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 2012J find?
2012J passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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