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AX10 BWV

2010 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

59,969 mi
Last recorded59,969 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto41,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX10 BWV
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Mhd Auto
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 59,969 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 59,969 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 49,060 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 49,060 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 39,309 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 39,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 30,692 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 29,515 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 27,157 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 27,154 miles

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 26,355 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 24,731 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 22,414 miles

nearside front tyre slight damage to inner side wall and has a screw in tread

offside front tyre slight damage to the inner side wall

Fail 19 Jul 2017 22,414 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both rear brakes slight bind

nearside front tyre slight damage to inner side wall and has a screw in tread

offside front tyre slight damage to the inner side wall

Pass 28 Jul 2016 22,073 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding

Rear number plate deteriorated

front brake pads wearing down

underbody, engine and sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2016 22,073 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear number plate deteriorated

front brake pads wearing down

underbody, engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2015 18,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 16,998 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 16,991 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 14,794 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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AX10 BWV is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AX10 BWV, 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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AX10 BWV is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto, first registered on 30 July 2010.

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