2010 Smart Fortwo Cabriolet · 2,593 MOT tests
2010 Smart Fortwo Cabriolet reliability
2010 Smart Fortwo Cabriolets fail 33.9% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 5 Fortwo Cabriolet years (2,593 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Smart Fortwo Cabriolets: 33.5%)
- 33.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Smart Fortwo Cabriolets: 33.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 2% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 60,758
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,593
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 5.3% of tests fail here (58% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Smart Fortwo Cabriolet
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics14.3%
- Suspension12.5%
- Brakes10.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.3%
- Tyres5.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.6%
- Body, chassis and structure1.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.02%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Service brake excessively binding 3.7%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Position lamp not working 3.51%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.74%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.58%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.31%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.61%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (11.22%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.56%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.78%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (3.51%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.05%)
Other years
Every Smart Fortwo Cabriolet year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Cabriolet reliable?
2010 Smart Fortwo Cabriolets fail 33.9% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 5 Fortwo Cabriolet years (2,593 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Smart Fortwo Cabriolet MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (6.02% of tests), service brake excessively binding (3.7% of tests), position lamp not working (3.51% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Smart Fortwo Cabriolet have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Smart Fortwo Cabriolet shows 60,758 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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