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AP59 DOU

2010 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

73,038 mi
Last recorded73,038 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet43,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP59 DOU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 73,038 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 68,703 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 68,639 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 64,833 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 64,157 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 59,423 miles

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 51,352 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 46,197 miles

offside headlamp output reduced

Pass 2 Jul 2019 41,948 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 41,948 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 36,990 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 36,990 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 34,659 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both rear brakes binding slightly

engine management light on

fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2016 31,982 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 31,982 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 31,263 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 25,483 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 25,483 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 17,449 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 17,449 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
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AP59 DOU is a 2010 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2010 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 43,604 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP59 DOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 16 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP59 DOU is a 2010 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 7 January 2010.

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