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R17 BOU

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,906 mi
Last recorded90,906 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 BOU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 90,906 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 90,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 86,438 miles

Offside Front brake dust cover/ shield corroded/ holed

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 81,968 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 81,734 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 80,879 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 79,903 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 40,446 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 12,465 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 11,052 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 10,457 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 9,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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R17 BOU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R17 BOU, 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 R17 BOU registered?

R17 BOU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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