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BL12 KKY

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

54,221 mi
Last recorded54,221 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet35,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 KKY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 54,221 miles

Engine covers obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under covers obscuring some components.

Pass 18 Feb 2025 52,815 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 52,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 51,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 51,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 47,839 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 44,488 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 43,937 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 43,240 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 43,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 41,943 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 41,942 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 39,378 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front tyre low in tread

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 39,363 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mesh area (7.1.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front tyre low in tread

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 35,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 26,604 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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BL12 KKY is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BL12 KKY, 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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BL12 KKY is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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