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M88 NBJ

2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

Grey Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,913 mi
Last recorded65,913 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto47,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 NBJ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 65,913 miles

Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside - Offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside - Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of testable items

Fail 15 Jan 2026 65,888 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside - Offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside - Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of testable items

Pass 23 Jan 2025 64,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody panels and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of testable items

Fail 21 Jan 2025 64,406 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody panels and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of testable items

Pass 23 Jan 2024 63,141 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside - Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside - Offside, lower bush housing and strut heavily corroded (recommend replacing) (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside - Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of testable items

Fail 22 Jan 2024 63,141 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Nearside - Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside - Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside - Offside, lower bush housing and strut heavily corroded (recommend replacing) (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside - Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of testable items

Pass 24 Jan 2023 62,192 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension arm front bush casing corroded

Offside Front front suspension arm bush casing corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 60,071 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 53,874 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 50,323 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 55,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre sidewalls damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2019 55,776 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre sidewalls damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2018 47,414 miles

Both Front suspension coil springs weak.

Fail 18 Jun 2018 47,402 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Both Front suspension coil springs weak.

Pass 9 Jun 2017 45,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake slightly binding

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2017 45,548 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2016 43,800 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2016 43,800 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2015 40,766 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 37,336 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 37,333 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 33,855 miles

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

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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M88 NBJ is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in Grey with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M88 NBJ, 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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M88 NBJ is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 3 February 2010.

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