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LB59 VPT

2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,893 mi
Last recorded70,893 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto47,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 VPT
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 70,893 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 70,893 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 63,392 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 61,447 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 58,891 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 56,507 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 54,762 miles

DIESEL SMOKE EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER ON TEST EQUIPMENT.

Fail 20 Jan 2020 54,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE, REAR PIN/BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO WHEEL CYLINDER. (1.1.11 (c))

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

DIESEL SMOKE EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER ON TEST EQUIPMENT.

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess RUBBER DETERIORATED AND HAS MOVEMENT. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE, REAR PIN/BUSH WORN AND HAS MOVEMENT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 52,129 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 52,124 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 47,509 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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

Pass 3 May 2017 40,523 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 May 2016 33,705 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 33,705 miles

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

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 16 Oct 2015 32,199 miles

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Jan 2015 27,368 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 27,368 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 20,818 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 15,553 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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LB59 VPT is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LB59 VPT, 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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LB59 VPT is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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