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FY10 DZW

2010 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

63,038 mi
Last recorded63,038 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet43,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY10 DZW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 63,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 62,334 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi to hub (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 60,543 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 58,476 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 56,225 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 53,627 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 52,107 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 52,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 49,530 miles

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

Windscreen chipped in zone A within 10mm

Pass 14 Feb 2018 40,741 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 40,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 33,519 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 29,645 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 26,148 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 23,468 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 18,831 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
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FY10 DZW is a 2010 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2010 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 43,604 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY10 DZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 16 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FY10 DZW is a 2010 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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