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OV12 CHC

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

52,579 mi
Last recorded52,579 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 CHC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 52,579 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2025 50,221 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 48,022 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 45,658 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 43,227 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 43,266 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 40,444 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 38,822 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 35,321 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 33,298 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 31,179 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 29,271 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 25,653 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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OV12 CHC is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White 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 OV12 CHC, 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 OV12 CHC?

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What year was OV12 CHC registered?

OV12 CHC is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is OV12 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV12 CHC 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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