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Y3 YBL

2010 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,127 mi
Last recorded94,127 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A50,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 YBL
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI 54 A
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 94,127 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 92,635 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 90,671 miles

Handbrake travel getting high.

Pass 22 Sep 2022 88,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 86,843 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 86,847 miles

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 84,744 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 84,744 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 81,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread lower in flat spot (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

few areas of corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2018 80,631 miles

Central Brake light not working

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 77,277 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake pad wearing close to limit

Fail 12 May 2017 77,265 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake pad wearing close to limit

Pass 2 May 2016 64,799 miles

oily residue around oil filter housing

Pass 31 Mar 2015 50,860 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 36,341 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 22,321 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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Y3 YBL is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y3 YBL, 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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Y3 YBL is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A, first registered on 17 February 2010.

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