2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet 1.0L Petrol · LOV 1
2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet (1.0L, petrol). First registered 23 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 30,519 miles. MOT valid until 18 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SMART (MCC) FORTWO CABRIOLET
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,519 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LOV 1 Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 30,519 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LOV 1 Mileage History
- 25/03/201519,374 mi
- 29/03/201620,791 mi+1,417 mi
- 29/03/201721,990 mi+1,199 mi
- 17/04/201822,761 mi+771 mi
- 16/04/201923,194 mi+433 mi
- 16/04/201923,194 mi
- 16/10/202024,190 mi+996 mi
- 16/10/202024,190 mi
- 15/10/202125,726 mi+1,536 mi
- 05/10/202227,144 mi+1,418 mi
- 05/10/202227,144 mi
- 13/10/202328,260 mi+1,116 mi
- 15/10/202429,747 mi+1,487 mi
- 16/10/202530,508 mi+761 mi
- 20/10/202530,519 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 1,054 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
LOV 1 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Smart (Mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet (LOV 1) between March 2015 and October 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))”.
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