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BJ12 HKM

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

42,284 mi
Last recorded42,284 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 42,284 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres perishing, both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres perishing, both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 42,029 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 41,715 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 41,164 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 40,779 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 40,448 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 39,996 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 39,425 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 39,425 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 39,191 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 38,469 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 37,548 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 37,079 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 28,376 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 28,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 HKM 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 86.7%.

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 HKM, 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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What year was BJ12 HKM registered?

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

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