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BV12 MUP

2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,742 mi
Last recorded81,742 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto37,527 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 MUP
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Mhd Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 81,742 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 81,730 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 79,683 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 79,637 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 79,632 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 78,636 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 74,224 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 73,890 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 73,294 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 73,294 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 57,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 52,018 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 12 Mar 2016 42,994 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 6 Mar 2015 33,387 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto?

Based on 44,035 MOT tests across 3,356 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
3,158
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
3,356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 315
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 260
coil spring broken 256
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 230
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BV12 MUP is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 37,527 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 Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV12 MUP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV12 MUP registered?

BV12 MUP is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for BV12 MUP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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