MOT Status
ValidMileage
60,214 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Bush split (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Offside Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently latch missing (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement deteriorated, excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Offside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Offside Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently latch incomplete (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Lower engine mount split
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?
Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV12 BKJ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 FV12 BKJ, 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
How do I check the history of FV12 BKJ?
You can check the full history of FV12 BKJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was FV12 BKJ registered?
FV12 BKJ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 8 March 2012.
Is FV12 BKJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for FV12 BKJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FV12 BKJ have outstanding finance?
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