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BG12 WYL

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,675 mi
Last recorded83,675 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2026 83,675 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2025 80,034 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 76,967 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 73,207 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 73,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 67,957 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 67,957 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 61,665 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 56,833 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 49,259 miles

under trays end engine cover fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2018 41,903 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 34,294 miles

under trays and engine cover fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2017 34,294 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2016 26,912 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 18,949 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
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BG12 WYL is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WYL, 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 WYL registered?

BG12 WYL is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is BG12 WYL safe to buy?

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