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74,369 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened NS & OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS & OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened NS & OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS & OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS & OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect play in shock absorber (5.3.2 (d))
Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid worked momentarily washer fluid (3.5 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output pattern only just met requirement (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect play in shock absorber (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Play in shock (5.3.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Play in shock (5.3.2 (d))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perished/cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland shock absorber (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre cracked and perished due to age
o/s/f tyre cracked and perished due to age
o/s/r tyre cracked and perished due to age
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
n/s/f tyre cracked and perished due to age
o/s/f tyre cracked and perished due to age
o/s/r tyre cracked and perished due to age
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
both front and o/s/r tyre perished due to old age
both front and o/s/r tyre perished due to old age
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
all 4 tyres starting to crack and perish no cording visible at time of test
all 4 tyres starting to crack and perish no cording visible at time of test
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?
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BJ09 VVP is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 45,011 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) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ09 VVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BJ09 VVP is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 12 May 2009.
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