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LG12 VWT

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,872 mi
Last recorded81,872 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 81,872 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 81,872 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 80,590 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 76,858 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 73,303 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 70,193 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 63,769 miles

both front + nsr tyres low on tread

Pass 19 May 2020 55,075 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 52,108 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 42,288 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 40,415 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 29,284 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 16,119 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 VWT 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 92.3%.

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 VWT, 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 VWT registered?

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

Is LG12 VWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG12 VWT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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