2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet 1.0L Petrol · RO12 SFJ
2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet (1.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 86,398 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- SMART (MCC) FORTWO CABRIOLET
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,398 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO12 SFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 86,398 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO12 SFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Smart (Mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet (RO12 SFJ) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
RO12 SFJ Mileage History
- 06/07/202478,829 mi
- 10/07/202478,839 mi+10 mi
- 12/07/202583,478 mi+4,639 mi
- 14/07/202583,490 mi+12 mi
- 08/07/202686,398 mi+2,908 mi
Average of roughly 3,777 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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