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BJ12 GDE

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,366 mi
Last recorded72,366 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 GDE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Feb 2026 72,366 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 71,352 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 69,320 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 66,891 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 63,649 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 59,646 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 56,043 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 47,369 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 44,710 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 36,365 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 31,853 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 27,146 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 GDE is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GDE, 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 GDE registered?

BJ12 GDE is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is BJ12 GDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ12 GDE shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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