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BJ10 LPA

2010 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

163,242 mi
Last recorded163,242 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet43,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ10 LPA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 163,242 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 163,212 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 142,613 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2024 142,611 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2023 109,382 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 109,382 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 79,226 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))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 58,342 miles

Full undertray fitted

Pass 20 May 2019 47,487 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 38,019 miles

Front Wipers starting to smear

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 38,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Wipers starting to smear

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 29,143 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 29,143 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 29,055 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 28,044 miles

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

Offside Front TYRE CRACKED

Pass 26 Feb 2015 26,654 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 24,301 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 19,413 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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BJ10 LPA is a 2010 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BJ10 LPA, 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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BJ10 LPA is a 2010 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 20 May 2010.

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