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JE12 FRY

2017 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,063 mi
Last recorded87,063 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJE12 FRY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 87,063 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2025 84,910 miles

under trays fitted,not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 9 May 2025 71,020 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 77,471 miles

upper/lower protective covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 May 2024 67,503 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 69,747 miles

under tray fitted,not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 18 Apr 2023 67,475 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 61,261 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted,not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 19 Apr 2022 64,443 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 52,964 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 62,589 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 62,589 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 45,758 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 45,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 44,831 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 44,831 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 58,673 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 58,673 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2017 50,555 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 50,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 38,519 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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JE12 FRY is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 JE12 FRY, 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 9 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JE12 FRY registered?

JE12 FRY is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 14 July 2017.

Is JE12 FRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for JE12 FRY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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