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KV10 MKC

2010 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

100,293 mi
Last recorded100,293 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto45,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV10 MKC
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 84 Auto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 100,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 100,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 98,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 98,672 miles

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 95,774 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 95,773 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 91,503 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 91,441 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2021 85,342 miles

both front head light aims on limits

Fail 27 Aug 2021 85,312 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

both front head light aims on limits

Pass 2 Sep 2020 79,115 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 79,115 miles

Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2019 78,960 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 72,718 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 70,653 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 59,477 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 59,464 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 52,310 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2015 52,310 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 32,084 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 7 Apr 2013 18,490 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2013 18,490 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto?

Based on 7,440 MOT tests across 490 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
3,498
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
490
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 112
coil spring broken 103
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 66
Stop lamp not working 64
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KV10 MKC is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2010 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 45,336 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 Passion 84 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV10 MKC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 16 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KV10 MKC is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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