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NU10 LNK

2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,006 mi
Last recorded95,006 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto47,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU10 LNK
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 95,006 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 95,004 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 5 Aug 2023 94,515 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 94,475 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 92,764 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 92,755 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 92,333 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 92,264 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2019 90,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 90,008 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 87,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 85,948 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 77,258 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 66,687 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 66,687 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 51,045 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 51,045 miles

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

175/15 front 195/15 rear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general wear on discs

o/s/f tyre low on tread

stone chips in windscreen & light scratching on n/s of screen

Pass 21 Nov 2013 36,793 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 36,753 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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NU10 LNK is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NU10 LNK, 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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NU10 LNK is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 16 March 2010.

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