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L5 AAV

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,798 mi
Last recorded76,798 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 AAV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 76,798 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 72,533 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 72,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also on legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit *recommend attention* (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 69,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55R15 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50R15 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50R15 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 69,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55R15 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50R15 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50R15 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 63,427 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and Both rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 57,440 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 53,985 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 48,043 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 41,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 35,351 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 35,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 29,892 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 25,323 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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L5 AAV is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L5 AAV, 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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L5 AAV is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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