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LG12 DBZ

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,869 mi
Last recorded67,869 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 DBZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 7 May 2026 67,869 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 66,262 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 63,019 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both NS & OS cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle misaligned

Pass 16 May 2023 60,439 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 58,007 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight seperation of rubber (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding within securing clip (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust rear silencer flexi joint fractured / heavily corroded but still secure

Pass 13 May 2021 55,860 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 53,447 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2019 48,372 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front 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 19 May 2018 43,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2017 37,082 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 30,709 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 24,474 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 24,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LG12 DBZ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LG12 DBZ, 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 LG12 DBZ registered?

LG12 DBZ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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