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RO12 SBV

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,014 mi
Last recorded73,014 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 SBV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 73,014 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 72,534 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 71,288 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 68,396 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 68,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 64,532 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 64,532 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 61,381 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 56,412 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 49,531 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 40,963 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 33,805 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 33,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 29,539 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 29,539 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 22,219 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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RO12 SBV is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RO12 SBV, 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 RO12 SBV registered?

RO12 SBV is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is RO12 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO12 SBV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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