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EK59 PBO

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,002 mi
Last recorded82,002 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 PBO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 82,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 81,800 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit engine noisy. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb coating deteriorated. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb coating deteriorated. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick in particular, brake snatching. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure round tread face edge, where it is heavily scrubbed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured both n/s/f and o/s/f. ( ABS wires ) (4.11 (a) (i))

Front front suspension very low, all under trays damaged ?.

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 76,930 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 76,891 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 74,952 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 71,105 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 65,707 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 65,707 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2018 60,206 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 60,206 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 54,488 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 51,125 miles

Offside Rear tyre perrishing

Pass 29 May 2015 46,985 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 41,294 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 37,043 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 37,018 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2013 37,018 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EK59 PBO is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EK59 PBO, 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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EK59 PBO is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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