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FL09 XGH

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,388 mi
Last recorded107,388 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 XGH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 107,388 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 107,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 104,194 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 98,773 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 97,492 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around joint (6.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted covering some underside components

Fail 8 Feb 2021 97,492 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around joint (6.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted covering some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2020 92,844 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted covering some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2019 88,572 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays and covers fitted covering some components

Fail 18 Feb 2019 88,555 miles

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under trays and covers fitted covering some components

Pass 16 Feb 2018 83,548 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine covers fitted covering some components

exhaust manifold heat shield badly corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2017 80,302 miles

engine covers fitted covering components

exhaust manifold heat shield badly corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2016 77,793 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 74,895 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 62,378 miles

Crack in the windscreen.

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 62,378 miles

Crack in the windscreen.

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 49,518 miles

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

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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FL09 XGH 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 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 FL09 XGH, 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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FL09 XGH is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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