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LC10 CXU

2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

Grey Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,608 mi
Last recorded76,608 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto47,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC10 CXU
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 76,608 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 73,102 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 72,861 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 71,526 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 70,628 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 70,610 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 70,056 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 68,968 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 63,661 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 63,505 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 60,375 miles

n/s/f headlamp adjuster fault

Pass 5 Mar 2016 56,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 48,491 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 41,331 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 30,770 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 30,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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LC10 CXU is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in Grey with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LC10 CXU, 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 LC10 CXU registered?

LC10 CXU is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 24 April 2010.

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