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BL61 PNJ

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,886 mi
Last recorded49,886 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 49,886 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 44,473 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 40,851 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 37,494 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 37,205 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 36,155 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside perishing also have cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 36,107 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside perishing also have cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 34,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly perished

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Pass 5 Feb 2019 32,045 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 28,514 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 24,583 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 20,512 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 16,451 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 16,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 PNJ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BL61 PNJ, 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 PNJ registered?

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

Is BL61 PNJ safe to buy?

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