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BN12 ZRL

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

65,860 mi
Last recorded65,860 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 ZRL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 65,860 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 63,670 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 59,157 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 56,812 miles

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))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 55,743 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 55,397 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 53,279 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 50,704 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 49,047 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 6,876 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 44,421 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 42,061 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 39,737 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 39,345 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 39,335 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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BN12 ZRL is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BN12 ZRL, 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 BN12 ZRL registered?

BN12 ZRL is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is BN12 ZRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 ZRL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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