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BK09 VZL

2009 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,780 mi
Last recorded96,780 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto50,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 VZL
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 96,780 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2024 96,780 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 89,948 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 89,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 86,285 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 76,509 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 70,776 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 22 Sep 2020 70,776 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 68,958 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 68,958 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 66,240 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 60,476 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 60,476 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 53,491 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 49,914 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 40,472 miles

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2012 30,858 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto?

Based on 3,569 MOT tests across 304 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
3,405
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
304
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24
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BK09 VZL is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2009 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 50,718 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 Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK09 VZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BK09 VZL is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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