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LG12 VVO

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,002 mi
Last recorded66,002 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 VVO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 66,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 66,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 64,336 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 64,287 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed core showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 62,000 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 61,999 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 61,410 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 60,419 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 58,862 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 58,862 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 48,017 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 46,012 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 39,205 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 35,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 VVO is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LG12 VVO, 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 LG12 VVO registered?

LG12 VVO is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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