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RE12 JKN

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

16,315 mi
Last recorded16,315 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 JKN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 16,315 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 16,294 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 16,148 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 16,025 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 15,501 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 14,330 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 11,907 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 10,672 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 8,301 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 6,325 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 4,673 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 4,673 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 JKN is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc petrol 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 RE12 JKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE12 JKN registered?

RE12 JKN is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is RE12 JKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 JKN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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