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BT61 AVC

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,101 mi
Last recorded56,101 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 AVC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 56,101 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2026 56,101 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 53,229 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 49,626 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 47,573 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2023 47,573 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 45,232 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 41,987 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 41,987 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 37,760 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 34,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 33,962 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 32,945 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 30,905 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 29,044 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 28,713 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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BT61 AVC is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BT61 AVC, 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 BT61 AVC registered?

BT61 AVC is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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