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LG12 DCV

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,310 mi
Last recorded50,310 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 DCV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 50,310 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 47,965 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 46,096 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 44,532 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 42,693 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 41,082 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear bad condition 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 40,880 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 40,880 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade defective both side front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 39,056 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 37,894 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 31,684 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 31,546 miles

Front 155 / 60 / 15 tyres fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin About 2/3 worn (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Rear 175 / 55 / 15 tyres fitted

Sill & underbody covers fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2016 31,546 miles

Front 155 / 60 / 15 tyres fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin About 2/3 worn (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Rear 175 / 55 / 15 tyres fitted

Sill & underbody covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 22,841 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 DCV is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DCV, 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 DCV registered?

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

Is LG12 DCV safe to buy?

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