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BG12 WXE

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,164 mi
Last recorded87,164 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 WXE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 87,164 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 87,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 83,965 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 78,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 70,995 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 62,033 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 50,186 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 50,186 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 36,870 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 26,203 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 20,699 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 16,100 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 12,035 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 WXE is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 799cc 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 WXE, 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 WXE registered?

BG12 WXE is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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The MOT history for BG12 WXE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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