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HN12 JYB

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,100 mi
Last recorded57,100 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 JYB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 57,100 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 53,508 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 51,038 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 51,038 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits possibly due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged leaks air (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear beam (1.1.11 (c))

Rear parking brake has cosniderable travel

Pass 17 Jan 2023 46,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 225/35/17 ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 43,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close on inner edge and tread cracking 175/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 40,533 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 40,456 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 38,184 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 34,863 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 32,120 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 29,863 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 29,204 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2015 24,791 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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HN12 JYB is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black 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 HN12 JYB, 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.

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HN12 JYB is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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