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BV12 MWD

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

47,678 mi
Last recorded47,678 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 MWD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 47,678 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 41,835 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 41,835 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 38,214 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 2 May 2023 31,872 miles

exhaust flexi-pipe deteriorating

steering wheel aid fitted

Pass 3 May 2022 26,325 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF and NSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF and NSF Inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 19,807 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 18,992 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 17,672 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 14,719 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 13,062 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 8,522 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 7,175 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 MWD is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MWD, 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 BV12 MWD registered?

BV12 MWD is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is BV12 MWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 MWD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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