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LG12 VWP

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

13,945 mi
Last recorded13,945 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 13,945 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2026 13,945 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2025 13,264 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 12,468 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 11,638 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 10,909 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 9,998 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 9,564 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 7,974 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 7,383 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 6,315 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 4,570 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 2,422 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 2,139 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 2,139 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
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LG12 VWP is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VWP, 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

How do I check the history of LG12 VWP?

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What year was LG12 VWP registered?

LG12 VWP is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is LG12 VWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG12 VWP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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