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BU10 YXC

2010 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Red Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

123,552 mi
Last recorded123,552 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet43,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU10 YXC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 123,552 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 107,972 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2025 107,972 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 95,406 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 95,406 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 89,394 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 89,338 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 86,490 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 86,490 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 76,186 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 68,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 56,666 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 56,666 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 49,247 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 49,105 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 37,756 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 37,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 19,832 miles

under trays fitted to vechile.

Pass 15 Oct 2015 18,131 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 15,888 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 12,920 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 12,920 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 12,899 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 12,673 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 12,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BU10 YXC is a 2010 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Red with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BU10 YXC, 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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What year was BU10 YXC registered?

BU10 YXC is a 2010 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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