2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe MOT pass rate: 78.3% (4,302 tests)
Is the 2012 Fortwo Coupe getting worse?
Pass rate of 2012-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 78.2% +5.9 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 78.6% +7.6 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 78.0% +7.8 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2012 Fortwo Coupe
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 565 | 28.3% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 356 | 17.8% |
| 3 | Suspension | 317 | 15.9% |
| 4 | Tyres | 280 | 14.0% |
| 5 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 174 | 8.7% |
| 6 | Visibility | 156 | 7.8% |
All Fortwo Coupe years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1,990 | 66.7% | +2.3 pts | 63,192 |
| 2007 | 4,906 | 68.6% | +3.5 pts | 66,752 |
| 2008 | 9,153 | 70.9% | +5.7 pts | 67,147 |
| 2009 | 11,627 | 70.8% | +4.4 pts | 64,952 |
| 2010 | 11,061 | 72.6% | +5.3 pts | 63,695 |
| 2011 | 7,209 | 74.7% | +5.5 pts | 60,737 |
| 2012 (this page) | 4,302 | 78.3% | +7.0 pts | 52,852 |
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FAQs
Is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliable?
2012-registered examples passed 78.3% of their MOT tests (4,302 tests, 2023–2025), +7.0 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 14 years old with a median 52,852 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2012 Fortwo Coupe?
The median tested example shows 52,852 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.