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RE12 JNJ

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,944 mi
Last recorded60,944 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 JNJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 60,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2025 59,902 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 54,311 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 53,588 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 51,336 miles

both hand brake cables outer casing cracking

some LEDS n/w in both front day runner lamps

Pass 16 Jun 2021 48,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge attention soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 45,790 miles

both hand brake cables cracking

Fail 24 Jun 2020 45,790 miles

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

both hand brake cables cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2019 40,130 miles

2 leds n/w in both day runner lamps

small chip in windscreen

Fail 10 Apr 2019 40,128 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

2 leds n/w in both day runner lamps

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

small chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Apr 2018 33,770 miles

Front wipers wearing, attention soon.

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 27,242 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

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

hand brake cables outer casings cracking

Fail 13 Apr 2017 27,242 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

hand brake cables outer casings cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2016 21,812 miles

n/s wiperblade has small split but still clearing screen

oil temp not measured during emissions test

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2015 17,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil temp not measured during emissions test

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 JNJ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JNJ, 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 JNJ registered?

RE12 JNJ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is RE12 JNJ safe to buy?

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