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EX09 FBK

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

75,024 mi
Last recorded75,024 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 FBK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 75,024 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2019 73,757 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 73,698 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 71,139 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 71,139 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 67,900 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 67,867 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 63,310 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 63,084 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2015 58,331 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 58,331 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 51,347 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 51,347 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres needs tracking

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 42,568 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 42,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 26,899 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
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EX09 FBK is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 EX09 FBK, 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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EX09 FBK is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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