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FV12 VRG

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

41,755 mi
Last recorded41,755 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 41,755 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 41,755 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2025 40,267 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 38,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2023 36,085 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 36,085 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 33,627 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 31,123 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 27,219 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 23,002 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 21,969 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 18,663 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 15,474 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 15,474 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 13,885 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 11,207 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 VRG is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 FV12 VRG, 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 VRG registered?

FV12 VRG is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is FV12 VRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 VRG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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