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FH61 BVG

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,279 mi
Last recorded49,279 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH61 BVG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 49,279 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 46,887 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 45,493 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 45,492 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Lower Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 43,390 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox coated in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x pipes corroding near cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 34,481 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 34,481 miles

Front Windscreen wiper missing both (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Nail in tyre both ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 26,602 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 22,079 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

several covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 17 Jan 2018 21,988 miles

Emissions not tested due to leaking exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from flexi joint (7.1.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

several covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 31 Jan 2017 21,283 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

auxillary belt excessively frayed

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2016 16,245 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 16,245 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 15,561 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
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FH61 BVG is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FH61 BVG, 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.

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FH61 BVG is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 16 February 2012.

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