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RO51 LYS

2010 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

102,395 mi
Last recorded102,395 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto47,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 LYS
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 102,395 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 99,288 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 96,788 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 94,217 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 90,906 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 89,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 86,856 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 86,856 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 81,358 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 78,082 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 73,828 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 65,595 miles

all four tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Nov 2014 57,242 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 47,075 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto?

Based on 8,517 MOT tests across 697 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
3,961
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
697
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 101
coil spring broken 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61
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RO51 LYS is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2010 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 47,792 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO51 LYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 16 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RO51 LYS registered?

RO51 LYS is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 10 November 2010.

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