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AP10 LJE

2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,837 mi
Last recorded41,837 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto44,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP10 LJE
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse Mhd Auto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 41,837 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 36,658 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 33,712 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 33,703 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 33,045 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 32,629 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 32,628 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 30,279 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 30,122 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 30,120 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 29,965 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 29,605 miles

nsr brake slighlty binding

osf tyre wearing on edge

under covers fitted

Pass 7 May 2018 29,494 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 27,609 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 24,674 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 22,213 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 22,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 16,133 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 15,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Jul 2013 15,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto?

Based on 11,321 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
3,214
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
942
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 78
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 57
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AP10 LJE is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 44,880 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 Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP10 LJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 16 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP10 LJE is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto, first registered on 31 July 2010.

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