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AJ10 SYF

2010 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,544 mi
Last recorded72,544 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe44,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ10 SYF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 72,544 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion on all components front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 71,762 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear brakes grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 71,762 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear brakes grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 67,513 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 64,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And has an inappropriate repair (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 62,475 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Fail 17 Aug 2021 62,469 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correct (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front trye worn inner shoulder and close too wear bars

Offside Rear brake slight brake bind

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Pass 28 Jul 2020 59,621 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 59,621 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 54,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wheel Alignment Required

Fail 17 Aug 2019 54,842 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wheel Alignment Required

Pass 17 Aug 2018 49,097 miles

Front Side Lights Flickering on parts of bulbs

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 42,954 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Pass 19 Aug 2016 36,030 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 36,887 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 31,747 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 26,231 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 21,508 miles

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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AJ10 SYF is a 2010 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ10 SYF, 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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AJ10 SYF is a 2010 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 27 May 2010.

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