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BV12 MYB

2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

49,545 mi
Last recorded49,545 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto37,527 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 MYB
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Mhd Auto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 49,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 47,972 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 47,972 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 46,328 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 44,717 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 42,608 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 40,229 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Fail 1 Oct 2020 40,229 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 4 Apr 2019 37,519 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 33,268 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 33,268 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre inner slightly worn and screw in tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 28,508 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 13,090 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 16,225 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 16,225 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 MYB is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MYB, 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.

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What year was BV12 MYB registered?

BV12 MYB is a 2012 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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