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LH12 AVD

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,084 mi
Last recorded85,084 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH12 AVD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 85,084 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 84,773 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 65,572 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Windscreen stone chip

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 64,502 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 64,491 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 50,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / Cracking full circumference at inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / Cracking full circumference at inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 50,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / Cracking full circumference at inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / Cracking full circumference at inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 43,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Stone chip

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 30,691 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres 10 years old and perished

both rear tyres 11 years old and perished

front inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

rear silencer loose

Pass 4 Sep 2020 18,383 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 16,974 miles

Under tray fitted.

Pass 20 Aug 2018 14,075 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 10,996 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 7,855 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 5,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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LH12 AVD 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 73.3%.

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 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 LH12 AVD, 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 LH12 AVD registered?

LH12 AVD is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is LH12 AVD safe to buy?

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