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DF12 LVG

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

74,315 mi
Last recorded74,315 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 LVG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 74,315 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 72,577 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 70,678 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 69,065 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 67,247 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 65,420 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 55,238 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 55,238 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 42,799 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 30,293 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 21,170 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 15,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DF12 LVG is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DF12 LVG, 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

How do I check the history of DF12 LVG?

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What year was DF12 LVG registered?

DF12 LVG is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is DF12 LVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF12 LVG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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