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MJ12 KRD

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

57,767 mi
Last recorded57,767 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 57,767 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 53,860 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 53,059 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 53,050 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 51,290 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 51,289 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 47,779 miles

Nearside lower body side sills are lose

Offside lower body side sills are lose

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust flex is likely to become detached

Pass 23 Dec 2021 43,915 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 41,003 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 38,827 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 34,781 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 33,648 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2017 29,224 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front inner brake pads look low

Pass 28 May 2016 24,540 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 24,539 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working dip beam inop (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 19,816 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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MJ12 KRD is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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