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BJ12 DXH

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,208 mi
Last recorded20,208 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 DXH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 20,208 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 20,208 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 19,720 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 19,709 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 19,065 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 16,526 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 16,397 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 14,769 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 13,720 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 10,186 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 8,042 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 7,631 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 7,125 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 6,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 6,270 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
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BJ12 DXH is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 38,121 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) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ12 DXH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ12 DXH registered?

BJ12 DXH is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is BJ12 DXH safe to buy?

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