2010 Smart Fortwo Coupe · 12,769 MOT tests
2010 Smart Fortwo Coupe reliability
2010 Smart Fortwo Coupes fail 34.2% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 9 Fortwo Coupe years (12,769 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Smart Fortwo Coupes: 34.8%)
- 34.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Smart Fortwo Coupes: 34.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 3% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 60,903
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 12,769
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: about average for its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: about average for its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 5.4% of tests fail here (62% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 51% 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 Coupe
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics14.6%
- Suspension12.8%
- Brakes9.4%
- Tyres5.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5%
- Body, chassis and structure1.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.69%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 3.49%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Service brake excessively binding 3.49%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.23%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.56%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.44%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.79%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (10.12%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.41%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.74%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (3.84%) · Service brake slightly binding (3.38%)
Other years
Every Smart Fortwo Coupe year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Coupe reliable?
2010 Smart Fortwo Coupes fail 34.2% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 9 Fortwo Coupe years (12,769 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Smart Fortwo Coupe MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.69% of tests), position lamp not working (3.49% of tests), service brake excessively binding (3.49% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Smart Fortwo Coupe have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Smart Fortwo Coupe shows 60,903 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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