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AV12 BGZ

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

45,064 mi
Last recorded45,064 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 BGZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 45,064 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 41,388 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 41,388 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 35,482 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 35,482 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 34,631 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 34,631 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 34,005 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 32,961 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 32,702 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 32,702 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 27,484 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 23,147 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 16,383 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 16,346 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 15,490 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 14,113 miles

undertrays fitted to vehicle.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 11,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AV12 BGZ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AV12 BGZ, 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.

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What year was AV12 BGZ registered?

AV12 BGZ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is AV12 BGZ safe to buy?

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