Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet (2010)
2010 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet
CarHunch analysed 893 real MOT records for the 2010 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2010 Smart Fortwo Cabriolet passes its MOT at 78.2%, marginally below the UK average of 80%, and that headline masks a more serious concern: 34.8% of these vehicles have been flagged for dangerous defects at some point, which is well above acceptable levels for a buyer considering one. Petrol and diesel versions perform nearly identically (78.3% and 77.5% respectively), so fuel type won't help you pick a better example.
These cars are relatively low-mileage for their age at a median of 42,442 miles, yet they average 3.46 failures and 13.6 advisories per test, suggesting mechanical fragility rather than wear-and-tear. Before purchasing, get a full pre-buy inspection focused on the structural integrity of the soft-top roof mechanism and suspension components, as the high advisory count points to these as chronic weak spots on the model.
What to check before buying a 2010 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 34.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (79%) | 702 | 78.3% | 3.49 |
| Diesel (21%) | 191 | 77.5% | 3.38 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2010 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet vehicles fall between 30,299 and 56,408 miles.
2010 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet — Still on the Road
653 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 78% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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