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BL12 EJA

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,979 mi
Last recorded100,979 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 EJA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 100,979 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 100,979 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 89,252 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55 15 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55 15 @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine lower stabilizer mount deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2018 78,127 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 78,127 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 66,757 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 66,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 51,641 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 35,195 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 35,195 miles

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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BL12 EJA is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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