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BJ61 NFD

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,319 mi
Last recorded69,319 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet35,973 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 NFD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 69,319 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 69,319 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre sidewall 195/50/15 ()

Pass 11 Feb 2025 67,113 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 62,889 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 62,889 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre perished and tread cracking

Pass 12 Jan 2023 61,720 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 59,728 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 59,728 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 57,128 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 52,838 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 43,148 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 35,880 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 35,844 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 29,226 miles

Front both tyres tread edges, little low 175/55/15

Rear both tyres tread edges, little low 195/50/15

Pass 6 Feb 2016 24,135 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 19,759 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
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BJ61 NFD is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 35,973 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ61 NFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ61 NFD registered?

BJ61 NFD is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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