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MJ12 KPU

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,717 mi
Last recorded50,717 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 KPU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 50,717 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 50,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 49,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outside wall heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 48,045 miles

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

engine under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 10 Oct 2023 48,045 miles

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

engine under trays fitted obscuring some items

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 43,971 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 12 Oct 2021 42,972 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 25% remaining (approx.) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 6 Oct 2020 41,840 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underbody plastic covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 4 Oct 2019 40,679 miles

plastic covers

Pass 28 Sep 2018 37,319 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 34,111 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 30,618 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2015 16,091 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2015 16,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MJ12 KPU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MJ12 KPU, 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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What year was MJ12 KPU registered?

MJ12 KPU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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