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V50 BHE

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,262 mi
Last recorded107,262 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV50 BHE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 107,262 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 106,561 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 106,282 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 101,000 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 100,765 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 93,309 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 93,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 81,404 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 71,647 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 71,617 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2017 57,169 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 41,775 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 25,155 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 25,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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V50 BHE is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V50 BHE, 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 V50 BHE registered?

V50 BHE is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is V50 BHE safe to buy?

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