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2012 Smart 1.0L Petrol · JB04 MHO

JB04 MHO

2012 Smart (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2013. Recorded mileage 30,635 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.

Make & Model
SMART
Year / Origin
2012
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 28 Mar 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
Recorded Mileage
30,635 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 28 Mar 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jul 2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2012
Engine
999cc
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JB04 MHO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
  • 30,635 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)

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JB04 MHO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Sept 2026, 11:31
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Smart Unknown (JB04 MHO) between March 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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JB04 MHO Mileage History

  1. 28/03/202321,526 mi
  2. 23/03/202425,208 mi+3,682 mi
  3. 20/03/202529,784 mi+4,576 mi
  4. 18/03/202630,635 mi+851 mi
  5. 18/03/202630,635 mi

Average of roughly 3,063 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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