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BV12 MVR

2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,677 mi
Last recorded72,677 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe39,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 MVR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 72,677 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 71,519 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 68,295 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 65,587 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 65,512 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 60,501 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 54,175 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 49,642 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 49,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 45,074 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 45,074 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 41,145 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 34,045 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 27,313 miles

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 MVR is a 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MVR, 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.

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What year was BV12 MVR registered?

BV12 MVR is a 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is BV12 MVR safe to buy?

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