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DB51 JEZ

2010 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

44,970 mi
Last recorded44,970 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto41,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB51 JEZ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Mhd Auto
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 44,970 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 44,967 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 41,712 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 41,711 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 38,245 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing walls cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 38,244 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f wishbone bush excess play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing walls cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 34,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner face (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 34,771 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner face (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 31,795 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 31,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 29,867 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 29,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 28,970 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 28,970 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 27,380 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 26,236 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 25,467 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on approx 2.5mm

Fail 15 Mar 2017 25,465 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low on approx 2.5mm

Pass 30 Mar 2016 24,258 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 24,246 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 23,375 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 23,012 miles

NSR TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT

Pass 17 Oct 2013 20,745 miles

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

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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DB51 JEZ is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DB51 JEZ, 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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DB51 JEZ is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto, first registered on 29 October 2010.

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