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PE10 JWU

2010 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

White Diesel 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

48,748 mi
Last recorded48,748 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Smart (mcc) City Coupe42,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE10 JWU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 48,748 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 48,748 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 48,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 48,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 47,065 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 47,024 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 45,593 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 43,215 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 43,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 43,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 43,195 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 43,188 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 43,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 43,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 39,395 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 32,713 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 28,032 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 24,411 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 24,411 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 21,758 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 20,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cracked in tread no cords showing

offside rear tyre cracked in tread no cords showing

offside rear tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 15 Nov 2013 16,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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PE10 JWU is a 2010 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in White with a 698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2010 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 42,940 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 (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PE10 JWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 16 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PE10 JWU registered?

PE10 JWU is a 2010 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 16 August 2010.

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