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Y5 XYU

2010 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

79,199 mi
Last recorded79,199 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet40,505 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 XYU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 79,199 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 71,812 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 71,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

both rear and offside front brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside front coil springs corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2023 71,360 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

both rear and offside front brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside front coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2022 70,853 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 70,397 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 69,401 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 64,861 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 58,294 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 57,413 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 54,588 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 47,310 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 39,964 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 18 Feb 2014 32,096 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 24,462 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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Y5 XYU is a 2010 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y5 XYU, 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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Y5 XYU is a 2010 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 8 March 2010.

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