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2010 Smart Fortwo 0.8L Diesel · LA10 DVB

LA10 DVB

2010 Smart Fortwo (0.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2010. Recorded mileage 28,940 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.

Make & Model
SMART FORTWO
Year / Origin
2010 · Stanmore (North London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 05 Nov 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 May 2027)
Recorded Mileage
28,940 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 0.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 05 Nov 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 May 2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2010
Engine
799cc
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LA10 DVB Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
  • 28,940 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)

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LA10 DVB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Jun 2026, 15:38
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Smart Fortwo (LA10 DVB) between September 2022 and November 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 06 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

LA10 DVB Mileage History

  1. 20/09/202221,164 mi
  2. 03/10/202322,158 mi+994 mi
  3. 12/10/202424,760 mi+2,602 mi
  4. 12/10/202424,760 mi
  5. 06/11/202528,940 mi+4,180 mi

Average of roughly 2,485 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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2010 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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