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BV12 MVX

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,950 mi
Last recorded74,950 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 MVX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 74,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm - replacement is recommended as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm - replacement is recommended as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened the rear subframe and the rear axle beam are slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 68,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 61,577 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 56,485 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 56,485 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 50,352 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 50,352 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 46,510 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 46,510 miles

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Engine mount rubber in the bush broken (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 39,840 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 38,254 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 36,178 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 34,194 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2017 34,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front 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 3 May 2016 30,585 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 25,345 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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BV12 MVX is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc petrol 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 BV12 MVX, 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 BV12 MVX registered?

BV12 MVX is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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