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BJ12 HKG

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

54,907 mi
Last recorded54,907 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 54,907 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high resolution light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 54,907 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high resolution light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 52,239 miles

Both rear brake pipes badly corroded

Headlights faded

Play in both front antiroll bar bushes

Rear number plate poor condition

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2024 49,567 miles

Both rear pipes corroded

Front pads 80% worn

Headlights faded

High level brake light inop

Oil filter corroded and sign of oil leak

Rear number plate poor condition

Fail 6 Jun 2024 95,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear pipes corroded

Front pads 80% worn

Headlights faded

High level brake light inop

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

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

Oil filter corroded and sign of oil leak

Rear number plate poor condition

Pass 9 Jun 2023 58,138 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight play nsf ball joint

Fail 9 Jun 2023 58,138 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight play nsf ball joint

Pass 8 Jun 2022 42,363 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 39,869 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front brake pads worn

slight play in osf drop link

Pass 16 Jun 2020 36,777 miles

Slight play in nearside front drop link

Pass 7 Jun 2019 31,963 miles

slight play in nsf drop link

Pass 20 Jun 2018 26,010 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 26,808 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 21,840 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Both rear tyres on 2mm

Fail 31 May 2017 21,840 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear tyres on 2mm

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Jun 2016 16,812 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 13,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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BJ12 HKG is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HKG, 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.

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BJ12 HKG is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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