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BN12 KPU

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,620 mi
Last recorded99,620 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet35,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 KPU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 99,620 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 87,870 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both n/s & o/s (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside outer sill cover not fully secure

Rear exhaust heat shield not fully secure

Pass 31 Oct 2023 75,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ MINIMUM LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side windows both n/s & o/s (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill cover not fully secure

Rear exhaust manifold heat shield not fully secure

Pass 31 Oct 2022 60,002 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both n/s & o/s side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside sill cover not fully secure

Pass 19 Oct 2021 46,230 miles

Offside outer sill cover not fully secure

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view N/S & O/S side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 35,821 miles

Offside outer sill cover not fully secure

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both side windows and front (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 35,818 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside outer sill cover not fully secure

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both side windows and front (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 31,047 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 31,045 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 29,664 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 27,840 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 27,840 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 24,051 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 24,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 17,890 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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BN12 KPU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BN12 KPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN12 KPU registered?

BN12 KPU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is BN12 KPU safe to buy?

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