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YY55 SHY

2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

White Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,286 mi
Last recorded65,286 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto47,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 SHY
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 65,286 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 60,592 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 60,510 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 60,505 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 60,437 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 60,434 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 60,424 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 60,424 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 60,148 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 60,148 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 54,045 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 50,988 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 25 Nov 2016 50,988 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 46,811 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 39,552 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 32,334 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 15,098 miles

vehicle exhaust too clean to obtain a smoke reading

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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YY55 SHY is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in White with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YY55 SHY, 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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YY55 SHY is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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