2010 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe MOT pass rate: 72.6% (11,061 tests)
Is the 2010 Fortwo Coupe getting worse?
Pass rate of 2010-registered cars across recent test years:
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| Test year | Pass rate | Pass-rate bar |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 72.8% +4.7 vs same-age |
72.8% visual scale |
| 2024 | 72.0% +5.0 vs same-age |
72.0% visual scale |
| 2025 | 73.0% +6.1 vs same-age |
73.0% visual scale |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2010 Fortwo Coupe
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| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 1,963 | 26.5% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 1,656 | 22.4% |
| 3 | Brakes | 1,490 | 20.1% |
| 4 | Tyres | 850 | 11.5% |
| 5 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 638 | 8.6% |
| 6 | Visibility | 432 | 5.8% |
All Fortwo Coupe years compared
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| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1,990 | 66.7% | +2.3 pts | 63,192 |
| 2007 | 4,906 | 68.6% | +3.5 pts | 66,752 |
| 2008 | 9,153 | 70.9% | +5.7 pts | 67,147 |
| 2009 | 11,627 | 70.8% | +4.4 pts | 64,952 |
| 2010 (this page) | 11,061 | 72.6% | +5.3 pts | 63,695 |
| 2011 | 7,209 | 74.7% | +5.5 pts | 60,737 |
| 2012 | 4,302 | 78.3% | +7.0 pts | 52,852 |
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FAQs
Is a 2010 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliable?
2010-registered examples passed 72.6% of their MOT tests (11,061 tests, 2023–2025), +5.3 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 16 years old with a median 63,695 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2010 Fortwo Coupe?
The median tested example shows 63,695 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2010 Fortwo Coupe?
In this cohort petrols pass 73.6% of tests against 69.8% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Before you agree to the work
A fault or an advisory is a quote waiting to happen. These pages set out what a garage has to tell you, what a comparable written quote should include, and what you can do if the bill is not what you agreed.
- When a repair costs more than the car — what a comparable quote should include, plus any verified UK figures we have sourced.
- Estimates, quotes and extra work — what a price has to cover, and when a garage may charge more than it first said.
- What a diagnostic test costs — what the fee should include, and when it should come off the repair.
- Tools — when to buy and when to skip — how to choose a diagnostic tool, and when a garage visit is cheaper than owning one.
- Choosing a garage you can check — what to verify before you hand over the keys.
- Your rights after a car repair — what to do when the work is not right, and how to put it in writing.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.