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EJ59 HVG

2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

Blue Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,558 mi
Last recorded99,558 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto47,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 HVG
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 99,558 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 99,497 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 97,459 miles

Central Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded nsf and osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 95,335 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 95,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.0MM 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Residue (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight fuel residue around fuel pipes in engine compartment

Slight side to side movement of handbrake lever

Pass 22 Jan 2020 92,323 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 92,250 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 88,313 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2019 88,313 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2017 84,044 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 70,543 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 70,541 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2015 52,286 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 43,724 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 37,243 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 26,381 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto?

Based on 4,291 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
3,775
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 42
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 24
brake binding 23
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EJ59 HVG is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in Blue with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 47,444 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 Pulse CDI Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ59 HVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 16 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EJ59 HVG is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 4 January 2010.

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