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OV10 FRO

2010 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A

Grey Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

59,991 mi
Last recorded59,991 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A50,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV10 FRO
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI 54 A
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 59,991 miles

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2024 57,535 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy inner edge wear almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to underside of vehicle, rear axle, braking and suspension components

underbody shielding damaged

Fail 5 Dec 2024 57,533 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy inner edge wear almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to underside of vehicle, rear axle, braking and suspension components

underbody shielding damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2023 55,876 miles

slight under body corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2022 53,199 miles

slight under body corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2021 52,129 miles

Front both front shock absorbers corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 52,129 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres are bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front both front shock absorbers corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 47,578 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges and measured just over 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 47,578 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges and measured just over 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 42,423 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 42,423 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 37,013 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 65,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake bind

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 65,070 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake bind

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 27,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 20,390 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 20,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 10,100 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 8,977 miles

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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OV10 FRO is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A in Grey 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 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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OV10 FRO, 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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OV10 FRO is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A, first registered on 2 June 2010.

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