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RE12 JKU

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,243 mi
Last recorded22,243 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 22,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 20,391 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 20,391 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 19,118 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 17,698 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 16,501 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 15,073 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 13,907 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 13,907 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 12,805 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 11,211 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 9,063 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 7,520 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 5,691 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
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RE12 JKU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JKU, 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 JKU registered?

RE12 JKU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is RE12 JKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 JKU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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