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BU10 YXM

2010 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

White Diesel 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,078 mi
Last recorded78,078 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Smart (mcc) City Coupe42,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU10 YXM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 78,078 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 77,802 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 77,802 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 77,249 miles

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jul 2023 75,194 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 70,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 63,634 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 59,058 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 57,174 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 54,546 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 50,812 miles

Advise light misting of fluid around fuel filter, no visual leaks.

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 24 Apr 2018 50,811 miles

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

Advise light misting of fluid around fuel filter, no visual leaks.

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 2 May 2017 44,683 miles

not checked parts of engine bay or underside due to covers fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2017 44,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

not checked parts of engine bay or underside due to covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2016 33,109 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 31,775 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 31,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 28,145 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2015 28,108 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 24,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2014 24,217 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 20,494 miles

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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BU10 YXM is a 2010 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in White with a 599cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BU10 YXM, 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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BU10 YXM is a 2010 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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