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BN12 YTJ

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Green Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,974 mi
Last recorded48,974 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet35,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 YTJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 48,974 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 48,192 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 47,289 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 45,704 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 45,255 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 41,707 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2019 41,691 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2018 36,127 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 31,371 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 23,514 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 23,514 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 17,872 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 YTJ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Green with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YTJ, 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 YTJ registered?

BN12 YTJ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is BN12 YTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 YTJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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