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GV12 SOE

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

58,585 mi
Last recorded58,585 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 SOE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 58,585 miles

Limited parking brake lever travel.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 2021. (175/55R15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake readings low.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 2021. (175/55R15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 54,353 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 175/55R15

Pass 7 Aug 2024 50,900 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 45,745 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 43,093 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 40,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 37,478 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 37,471 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 34,687 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 31,668 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 26,422 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 19,623 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 14,041 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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GV12 SOE is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White 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 GV12 SOE, 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 GV12 SOE registered?

GV12 SOE is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is GV12 SOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV12 SOE 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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