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AV12 RLO

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,585 mi
Last recorded57,585 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet35,973 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 RLO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 57,585 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 57,585 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 56,606 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 56,567 miles

Central Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box rotton (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 55,584 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 55,584 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 54,732 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 53,864 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 53,864 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 50,798 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 42,776 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 41,875 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 41,875 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 40,569 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 39,433 miles

Front Both fronts wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 39,429 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Front Both fronts wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 38,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on inside (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 33,579 miles

screw in offside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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AV12 RLO is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 35,973 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV12 RLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV12 RLO is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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