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GK12 BGU

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,532 mi
Last recorded14,532 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 BGU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 14,532 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 14,461 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 14,394 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 14,394 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 14,236 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 14,112 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 14,000 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 13,761 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 13,203 miles

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 27 Aug 2019 13,203 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 22 Aug 2018 13,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged tyre valve (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 13,068 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged tyre valve (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 12,941 miles

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jun 2016 12,729 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Jun 2015 12,476 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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GK12 BGU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GK12 BGU, 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 GK12 BGU registered?

GK12 BGU is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is GK12 BGU safe to buy?

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