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FT12 HDV

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

58,885 mi
Last recorded58,885 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 HDV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 58,885 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 58,796 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 55,143 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 52,398 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 49,089 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 45,870 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGE & CLOSE TO MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 21 Jul 2020 41,717 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 37,776 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 34,606 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 31,788 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 30,085 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 21,615 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 13,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FT12 HDV is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FT12 HDV, 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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What year was FT12 HDV registered?

FT12 HDV is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is FT12 HDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT12 HDV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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