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FV59 XPU

2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

White Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,182 mi
Last recorded67,182 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto47,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 XPU
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 67,182 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 67,181 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 63,451 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

undertrays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Oct 2019 63,421 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 60,196 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 60,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Jul 2018 60,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2017 56,501 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 51,043 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 44,118 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 35,478 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 35,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 26,582 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 14,981 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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FV59 XPU is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in White with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FV59 XPU, 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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FV59 XPU is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 19 February 2010.

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