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AU10 HCJ

2010 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

66,427 mi
Last recorded66,427 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2010 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet43,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU10 HCJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 66,427 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH N/S AND O/S APPROX 3 TO 4MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 60,839 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge slightly mis-shaped/worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 60,839 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge slightly mis-shaped/worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 58,286 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 58,286 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 57,593 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 56,536 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 56,536 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 54,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 54,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

Pass 2 May 2017 50,019 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 50,017 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 46,816 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 42,584 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 38,548 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 38,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 29,026 miles

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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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AU10 HCJ is a 2010 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AU10 HCJ, 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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AU10 HCJ is a 2010 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 9 April 2010.

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