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B5 MPK

2010 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Blue Diesel 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,082 mi
Last recorded67,082 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet40,505 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 MPK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 67,082 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 67,038 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 66,353 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 66,353 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 64,440 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 61,368 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 61,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 57,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 56,715 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 56,152 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 55,738 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 55,738 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 55,693 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 55,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 55,357 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 48,842 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 48,842 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 38,593 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 27,788 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 May 2013 26,433 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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B5 MPK is a 2010 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Blue with a 698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2010 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 40,505 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 (mcc) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B5 MPK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 16 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B5 MPK registered?

B5 MPK is a 2010 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 14 May 2010.

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