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JT10 SMT

2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

Blue Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,868 mi
Last recorded63,868 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto47,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJT10 SMT
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 63,868 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 61,220 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 61,220 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 58,034 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2023 58,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb seated incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 55,824 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 55,824 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Historic turbo overboost code (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 53,586 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 51,977 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 50,645 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 38,893 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 28,857 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 28,608 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp ALL (1.2.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 20,301 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 13,078 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 13,078 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 8,908 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 8,908 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 8,877 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 8,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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JT10 SMT is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in Blue with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JT10 SMT, 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 JT10 SMT registered?

JT10 SMT is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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