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BV12 MWP

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,882 mi
Last recorded57,882 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet35,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 MWP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 57,882 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 57,882 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 56,532 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 52,431 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 48,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 43,867 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 38,690 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 33,827 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 33,827 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 30,625 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 26,837 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 22,197 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 16,769 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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BV12 MWP is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 35,973 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV12 MWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BV12 MWP registered?

BV12 MWP is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is BV12 MWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 MWP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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