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KW12 FVO

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

31,473 mi
Last recorded31,473 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 FVO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 31,473 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 31,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 30,885 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 29,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 29,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 28,810 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 28,511 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 26,477 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 26,477 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 24,806 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 23,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on outer sidewall. Not to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust down pipe slightly cracked but not blowing.

Pass 18 Jan 2019 20,026 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Feb 2018 18,160 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 18,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2017 13,435 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 9,771 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 7,679 miles

cuts in both rear tyre treads

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy

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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KW12 FVO is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KW12 FVO, 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 KW12 FVO registered?

KW12 FVO is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is KW12 FVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW12 FVO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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