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BJ10 VMV

2010 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Grey Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

59,593 mi
Last recorded59,593 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Smart (mcc) City Coupe42,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ10 VMV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 59,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2026 59,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 58,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 58,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 56,881 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 56,881 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 54,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 May 2023 54,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 50,344 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 42,640 miles

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Nearside driveshaft oil seal leak

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 38,809 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 34,215 miles

nearside rear tyre outer side wall damage (kerbed)

offside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

Fail 28 Nov 2018 34,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre outer side wall damage (kerbed)

offside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

Pass 7 Dec 2017 28,637 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 23,015 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 20,435 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 17,140 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 17,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 12,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 12,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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BJ10 VMV is a 2010 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Grey with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2010 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 42,940 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) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ10 VMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 16 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ10 VMV registered?

BJ10 VMV is a 2010 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 5 June 2010.

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