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YB59 HPO

2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,681 mi
Last recorded58,681 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto47,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB59 HPO
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 58,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2025 58,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 54,426 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 50,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2022 42,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 39,267 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 39,266 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 37,836 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

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

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

engine covers and under body shields fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 6 Jan 2020 36,732 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic covers fitted obscuring some testable components in the engine bay and underside of vehicle

Fail 6 Jan 2020 36,732 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic covers fitted obscuring some testable components in the engine bay and underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Jan 2019 36,170 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 20 Dec 2017 35,380 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components in the engine bay and underside of vehicle

engine management light on

Fail 20 Dec 2017 35,380 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components in the engine bay and underside of vehicle

engine management light on

Pass 21 Dec 2016 34,702 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some testable components in the engine bay

engine management light on

under trays fitted obscuring some underside testable components

Pass 21 Dec 2015 33,726 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine management light on

under covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Dec 2015 33,704 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine management light on

under covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2015 32,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2014 31,760 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 4 Jan 2013 24,935 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 17,908 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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YB59 HPO is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YB59 HPO, 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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YB59 HPO is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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