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BG12 WXW

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

48,299 mi
Last recorded48,299 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 WXW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 48,299 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 46,052 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 46,052 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 43,443 miles

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

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

Rear engine mount bush worn but not excessive

Fail 9 Aug 2024 43,443 miles

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

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

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

Rear engine mount bush worn but not excessive

Pass 15 Aug 2023 41,257 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 28,496 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 28,495 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 40,821 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 40,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2021 38,271 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 38,270 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 34,645 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 31,049 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 28,100 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 28,100 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 25,661 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 22,292 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 22,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 13,981 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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BG12 WXW is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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