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AV59 TSY

2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

68,196 mi
Last recorded68,196 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe44,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 TSY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 68,196 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2022 63,188 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 63,185 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 54,669 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 54,668 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/60 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 48,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 48,972 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 43,323 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 38,758 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 36,233 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 36,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/55/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 33,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 31,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

oil leak oil filter?

Pass 20 Jan 2015 31,387 miles

oil leak oil filter?

Pass 4 Dec 2013 27,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 21,918 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 21,914 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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AV59 TSY is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 44,599 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV59 TSY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV59 TSY registered?

AV59 TSY is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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