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DG10 VAV

2010 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,622 mi
Last recorded99,622 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Smart (mcc) City Coupe42,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG10 VAV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 99,622 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 95,109 miles

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

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

underbosy covers fitted n/a/a

Pass 18 Jan 2024 90,120 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 90,119 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 85,864 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 85,859 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 81,429 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 77,040 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 71,352 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 66,816 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 62,235 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 54,830 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 47,432 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 39,992 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 31,915 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 23,743 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 23,743 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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DG10 VAV is a 2010 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG10 VAV, 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 DG10 VAV registered?

DG10 VAV is a 2010 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 12 March 2010.

Is DG10 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG10 VAV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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