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BJ12 GDK

2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

27,175 mi
Last recorded27,175 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto37,527 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 GDK
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Mhd Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 27,175 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 23,849 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 21,112 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes due to under panels fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2023 13,811 miles

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes due to under panels fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2023 13,811 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front daytime driving lamp inoperative

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes due to under panels fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2021 9,210 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 9,198 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 8,222 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 8,222 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 7,231 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 6,544 miles

Oil leak from oil filter area.

Rear tyres perished.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 7 May 2016 5,527 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 4,674 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto?

Based on 44,035 MOT tests across 3,356 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
3,158
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
3,356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 315
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 260
coil spring broken 256
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 230
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BJ12 GDK is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 37,527 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 Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ12 GDK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ12 GDK registered?

BJ12 GDK is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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