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BY59 WEL

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,631 mi
Last recorded52,631 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBY59 WEL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 52,631 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 52,631 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 50,450 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 42,427 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 40,473 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r tyre cut but not yet to fail criteria but very close

side skirts and floor covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2016 40,459 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 16 Sep 2016 40,459 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 19 Aug 2015 39,129 miles

Underguards fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2015 39,129 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Underguards fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2014 32,433 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 31,389 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 30,222 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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BY59 WEL is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BY59 WEL, 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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What year was BY59 WEL registered?

BY59 WEL is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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