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EK10 GDX

2010 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Green Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,681 mi
Last recorded87,681 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Smart (mcc) City Coupe42,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK10 GDX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 87,681 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 87,681 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 84,253 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 80,183 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 74,602 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 74,602 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 66,556 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 66,556 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 58,349 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 58,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 54,453 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 54,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 51,146 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 47,315 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 43,623 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 43,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 37,835 miles

Offside Front screw in tyre

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

Pass 21 May 2015 32,551 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 25,875 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 18,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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EK10 GDX is a 2010 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Green with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EK10 GDX, 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 EK10 GDX registered?

EK10 GDX is a 2010 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 May 2010.

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