CarVerify

Free Car Check

4 RNC

2010 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 799cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,635 mi
Last recorded97,635 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe44,528 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Smart (mcc)
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration4 RNC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 97,635 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge perished 155 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nsf abs harness badly routed

Pass 5 Sep 2024 96,985 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner osf tyre inner edge worn 155 60 15

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 96,977 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner osf tyre inner edge worn 155 60 15

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower os (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 92,819 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr to osr corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 92,773 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr to osr corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 91,511 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 78,860 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 78,859 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Zero reading (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 66,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 58,050 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 58,402 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 53,193 miles

Offside Rear Brake slight slight resistance when rotated by hand.

Fail 21 Dec 2017 53,193 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake slight slight resistance when rotated by hand.

Pass 6 Jan 2017 43,705 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 43,704 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres badly perished and worn close to legal limit

Pass 11 Nov 2015 41,284 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 34,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 18,994 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 18,983 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 18,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

4 RNC is a 2010 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2010 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 44,528 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) 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 4 RNC, 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 16 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 4 RNC?

You can check the full history of 4 RNC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 4 RNC registered?

4 RNC is a 2010 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 July 2010.

Is 4 RNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4 RNC shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 4 RNC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 4 RNC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.