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BL61 PNF

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

41,888 mi
Last recorded41,888 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 PNF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 41,888 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 41,888 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 40,809 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 40,046 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 40,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 39,543 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 39,543 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 37,797 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 37,119 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 36,131 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 35,220 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 34,924 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 34,470 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 34,279 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 34,279 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 32,564 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 27,454 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 26,359 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 19,548 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
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BL61 PNF is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BL61 PNF, 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 BL61 PNF registered?

BL61 PNF is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is BL61 PNF safe to buy?

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