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AV10 DFA

2010 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,649 mi
Last recorded66,649 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto41,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 DFA
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Mhd Auto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 66,649 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 66,649 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 57,616 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 57,616 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 55,062 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 55,062 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 55,041 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 43,712 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 43,712 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 40,529 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 36,188 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 36,188 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 32,937 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 29,929 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 29,929 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 26,163 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 23,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2015 23,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 20,466 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2014 20,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 38,980 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto?

Based on 44,035 MOT tests across 3,356 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
3,158
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
3,356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 315
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 260
coil spring broken 256
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 230
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AV10 DFA is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2010 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 41,917 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 Passion Mhd Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV10 DFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 16 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV10 DFA is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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