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V40 JGH

2010 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

57,126 mi
Last recorded57,126 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto45,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV40 JGH
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 84 Auto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 57,126 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Splitting near to cord. 205.45.16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Splitting near to cord. 205.45.16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various corrosion to the underside

Pass 18 Jan 2022 57,048 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 55,865 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 50,685 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 43,780 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 41,177 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 37,515 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 37,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 34,079 miles

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

minor engine oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 30,643 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 30,643 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 14 Feb 2014 28,159 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 28,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 23,945 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 23,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto?

Based on 7,440 MOT tests across 490 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
3,498
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
490
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 112
coil spring broken 103
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 66
Stop lamp not working 64
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V40 JGH is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2010 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 45,336 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 Passion 84 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V40 JGH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 16 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V40 JGH is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto, first registered on 10 March 2010.

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