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BL12 EHX

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

36,382 mi
Last recorded36,382 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 EHX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 36,382 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 26,294 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 11,547 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 11,164 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 10,584 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 10,140 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 9,425 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 8,922 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jun 2017 8,203 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 8,203 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake pedal (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 7,301 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 6,210 miles

vehicle braking system modified for towing purposes

Fail 23 Jun 2015 6,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

vehicle braking system modified for towing purposes

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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BL12 EHX is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BL12 EHX, 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 BL12 EHX registered?

BL12 EHX is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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The MOT history for BL12 EHX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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