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R2 BSW

2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

Grey Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

71,663 mi
Last recorded71,663 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto47,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 BSW
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 71,663 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2025 118,207 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jun 2025 64,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 116,397 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 55,812 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 112,653 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 48,662 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 42,531 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 37,661 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 35,333 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 102,758 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 31,678 miles

Lower engine stabiliser bush worn

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 31,678 miles

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

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

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

Lower engine stabiliser bush worn

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 93,583 miles

emissions on max req

Pass 18 Apr 2017 83,679 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 72,415 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 26,217 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 48,415 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 44,344 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 44,344 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsf tyre cuts in inner side wall

osf tyre cuts in inner walls

Pass 23 May 2014 21,317 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 19,364 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 19,364 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 30,937 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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R2 BSW is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in Grey with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 R2 BSW, 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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R2 BSW is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 22 October 2010.

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