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LG12 VVW

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,987 mi
Last recorded66,987 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 VVW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 66,987 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 63,386 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 58,409 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 53,253 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 48,726 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 46,689 miles

Nearside 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 Very low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 44,806 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 44,029 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 44,029 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 42,954 miles

emissions too clean to show on diesel tester

Pass 29 Mar 2017 40,750 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 37,210 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 27,760 miles

front registration plate cracked

nearside front tyre wearing uneven - 155/60R15

Fail 11 Mar 2015 27,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front registration plate cracked

nearside front tyre wearing uneven - 155/60R15

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 VVW 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 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 VVW, 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 VVW registered?

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

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