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FP09 ZBC

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,955 mi
Last recorded69,955 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 ZBC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 69,955 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 69,955 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 67,922 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 67,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 59,651 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

wipers slighty smearing

Fail 6 Apr 2022 59,651 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

wipers slighty smearing

Pass 7 Apr 2021 58,877 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Nov 2019 51,076 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 51,076 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 45,320 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 45,318 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 43,171 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 41,738 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 38,927 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 36,520 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 28,221 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 19,846 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 19,782 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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FP09 ZBC is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FP09 ZBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP09 ZBC registered?

FP09 ZBC is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 12 June 2009.

Is FP09 ZBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP09 ZBC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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