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AV12 BHD

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

46,667 mi
Last recorded46,667 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 BHD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 46,667 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 39,961 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 39,961 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 37,610 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 36,373 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 31,261 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 28,940 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail yellow chalk repairable ()

Rear Exhaust flexy pipe slightly deteriorated

Service due msg/spanner illuminated

Pass 18 Oct 2019 25,030 miles

Rear Exhaust flexy pipe slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2018 19,522 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts badly cracking. 155/60-15 tyre size (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 16,980 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2016 13,823 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 11,693 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 11,364 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AV12 BHD 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 AV12 BHD, 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 AV12 BHD registered?

AV12 BHD is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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