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KV10 VKL

2010 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A

Blue Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,120 mi
Last recorded97,120 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A50,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV10 VKL
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI 54 A
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 97,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2026 97,102 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 95,560 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 90,557 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 85,106 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 82,769 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 82,769 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 80,287 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 77,890 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 74,328 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 73,321 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 72,821 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 71,294 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 58,303 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 40,427 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 19,878 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A?

Based on 3,348 MOT tests across 241 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
3,838
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63
coil spring broken 55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 37
brake binding 31
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KV10 VKL is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A in Blue with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2010 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 50,370 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV10 VKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 16 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KV10 VKL is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A, first registered on 8 March 2010.

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