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FV12 VPA

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

61,817 mi
Last recorded61,817 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 VPA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 61,817 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 54,803 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 47,268 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 41,233 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 35,523 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 30,271 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 26,226 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 18,149 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 18,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 17,451 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 17,451 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 16,641 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 15,469 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 14,492 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 11,878 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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FV12 VPA is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VPA, 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 VPA registered?

FV12 VPA is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is FV12 VPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 VPA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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