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ST10 TBZ

2010 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A

White Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,302 mi
Last recorded106,302 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A50,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST10 TBZ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI 54 A
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 106,302 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 106,302 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 101,030 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2024 99,199 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 22 May 2024 99,196 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 May 2023 95,961 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 92,646 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 92,644 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 77,540 miles

front wipers smearing screen

lower engine mounting worn / play

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 4 Jul 2019 77,540 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

front wipers smearing screen

lower engine mounting worn / play

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 20 Jul 2018 68,034 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 68,034 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 59,757 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 50,500 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 50,498 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and dim (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

parking brake abit weak on nearside

Pass 17 Jul 2015 45,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 45,105 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 32,582 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 22,529 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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ST10 TBZ is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A in White with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ST10 TBZ, 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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ST10 TBZ is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A, first registered on 30 July 2010.

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