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53 EVJ

2010 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

39,695 mi
Last recorded39,695 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe44,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration53 EVJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 39,695 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 38,006 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 34,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 34,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 31,137 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly perished around sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 26,927 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 26,924 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 20,584 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 20,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 14,849 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 11,622 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 11,477 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 11,477 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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
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53 EVJ is a 2010 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 53 EVJ, 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.

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What year was 53 EVJ registered?

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

Is 53 EVJ safe to buy?

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