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FV12 FCY

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

39,313 mi
Last recorded39,313 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 FCY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 39,313 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 38,596 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 38,594 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 37,885 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 32,838 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 29,822 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides getting low and also perished/cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Pass 19 Jul 2019 26,604 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 2 Jul 2018 23,324 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Pass 20 Mar 2017 16,874 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 11,729 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 10,930 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 10,664 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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FV12 FCY is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White 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 FV12 FCY, 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

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What year was FV12 FCY registered?

FV12 FCY is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 4 April 2012.

Is FV12 FCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 FCY 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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