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BG12 WWS

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,416 mi
Last recorded93,416 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 WWS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 93,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 93,415 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bracket broken. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides along rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 86,160 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 79,973 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 75,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 65,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 55,548 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 48,963 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 42,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 36,031 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 28,099 miles

Bonnet not clip in properly

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

Offside Headlamp bracket broken but still secure

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

Fail 2 Jul 2016 28,098 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Bonnet not clip in properly

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

Offside Headlamp bracket broken but still secure

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 21,605 miles

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
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BG12 WWS is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG12 WWS, 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 BG12 WWS registered?

BG12 WWS is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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