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RE12 JKJ

2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

43,060 mi
Last recorded43,060 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A36,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 JKJ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Brabus Xclusive A
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 43,060 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 42,563 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 42,563 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 42,064 miles

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 41,775 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 41,247 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 41,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 41,215 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2020 39,689 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 39,682 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 37,348 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 28,961 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 22,719 miles

Nearside Front one led n/w in day runner lamp

both hand brake outer cable casings cracking

Fail 1 Jun 2017 22,717 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hitting bumper (7.1.1)

Nearside Front one led n/w in day runner lamp

both hand brake outer cable casings cracking

Pass 8 Jun 2016 16,391 miles

all four tyres perishing

under trays fitted

wipers smeary

Pass 29 May 2015 10,604 miles

All tyres are perished on surface.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A?

Based on 1,986 MOT tests across 184 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
2,875
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
184
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
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RE12 JKJ is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 36,404 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 Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE12 JKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RE12 JKJ registered?

RE12 JKJ is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive A, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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