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BG12 WXH

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,542 mi
Last recorded75,542 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 WXH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 75,542 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 75,542 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 May 2025 68,966 miles

Central Lower undertrays fitted blocking view of testable items

Pass 2 May 2024 63,885 miles

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

undertrays fitted preventing inspection

Fail 2 May 2024 63,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted preventing inspection

Pass 5 May 2023 57,100 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 51,911 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 50,491 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 48,860 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 40,880 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 33,152 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 32,992 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 29,742 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 29,742 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 May 2016 20,912 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 14,369 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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BG12 WXH is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG12 WXH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG12 WXH registered?

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

Is BG12 WXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 WXH shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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