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RE12 JJU

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

56,692 mi
Last recorded56,692 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 JJU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 56,692 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 56,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 55,559 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 53,111 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 51,599 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim . (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 49,341 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted alloy inner rim buckled.... (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 47,758 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted alloy inner rim buckled.... (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread aprox' 2mm....175/55/15.. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 47,758 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eng' man' light is on...... (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod damaged and seriously weakened axle connecting rod ( fits nearside to centre ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted alloy inner rim buckled.... (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread aprox' 2mm....175/55/15.. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 45,812 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 45,761 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 45,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 38,399 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 38,399 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 30,009 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 30,009 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 24,322 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 21,530 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RE12 JJU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RE12 JJU, 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 RE12 JJU registered?

RE12 JJU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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