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EK10 YLC

2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

Black Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,146 mi
Last recorded54,146 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto47,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK10 YLC
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 54,146 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 50,126 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 50,125 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2020 49,849 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 44,645 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 42,326 miles

Rear Gearbox mounting defective stay rubber perished ()

Fail 29 Jun 2018 42,267 miles

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective stay rubber perished ()

Pass 11 Jul 2017 38,000 miles

Front brake pads are getting low 2-3mm and the discs are slightly lipped

Pass 15 Jul 2016 33,826 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 32,516 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 25,765 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 25,765 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 18,816 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 10,977 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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EK10 YLC is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in Black with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK10 YLC, 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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What year was EK10 YLC registered?

EK10 YLC is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 10 April 2010.

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