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BV12 MWJ

2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,578 mi
Last recorded58,578 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe39,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 58,578 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 58,517 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth 155/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Feb 2025 47,703 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 37,463 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 26,128 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 21,202 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 21,202 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 20,300 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 18,965 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 15,261 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 12,172 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components beneath vehicle

Pass 25 Apr 2017 8,642 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 6,930 miles

emissions to low to register on smoke test

Pass 17 Apr 2015 5,584 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 MWJ 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 MWJ, 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 MWJ registered?

BV12 MWJ is a 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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