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BV12 MWW

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,975 mi
Last recorded50,975 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet35,973 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 MWW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 50,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 45,125 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 38,549 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 37,134 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 32,075 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 32,075 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 27,158 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 26,066 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 22,656 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 20,459 miles

both front and rear tyre walls cracked

Fail 29 Mar 2018 20,459 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front and rear tyre walls cracked

both rear tyres close to limit recommend changing

Pass 29 Mar 2017 18,015 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 40,453 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 12,148 miles

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
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BV12 MWW is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MWW, 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 MWW registered?

BV12 MWW is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 2 April 2012.

Is BV12 MWW safe to buy?

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