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BV12 MVG

2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,569 mi
Last recorded44,569 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe39,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 MVG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 44,569 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 44,024 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 43,533 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 42,988 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 42,151 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 42,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 41,080 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 39,875 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 37,085 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 37,085 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 31,735 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 23,730 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 14,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cuts to inner sidewall advise replace

Pass 30 Mar 2015 14,026 miles

cuts to inner sidewall advise replace

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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BV12 MVG is a 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 39,042 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) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV12 MVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV12 MVG registered?

BV12 MVG is a 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 2 April 2012.

Is BV12 MVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 MVG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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