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KN12 JJL

2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Grey Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

50,061 mi
Last recorded50,061 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe39,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 JJL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 50,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2025 50,059 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 46,608 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2024 46,565 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2023 43,549 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 40,949 miles

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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jun 2021 36,302 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jun 2020 33,519 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 31,755 miles

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

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

plastic under tray fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Jun 2018 29,476 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 27,134 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 25,763 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 25,754 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 19,630 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 13,287 miles

Rear tyres worn on edges,not primary tread pattern.

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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KN12 JJL is a 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Grey with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 39,042 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN12 JJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN12 JJL registered?

KN12 JJL is a 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is KN12 JJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN12 JJL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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