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HV60 VYP

2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

White Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,855 mi
Last recorded107,855 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto47,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV60 VYP
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 107,855 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 102,741 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 102,732 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 89,201 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 89,201 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 86,632 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 69,496 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 66,815 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 66,815 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 64,049 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 60,816 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 59,103 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 59,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2015 53,709 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 50,208 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2014 50,208 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2013 44,012 miles

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

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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HV60 VYP 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 HV60 VYP, 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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HV60 VYP is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 28 September 2010.

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