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FP59 VEA

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,497 mi
Last recorded54,497 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 VEA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 54,497 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 50,204 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2018 49,772 miles

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

ignition barrel missing

Fail 15 Mar 2018 49,770 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

ignition barrel missing

Pass 12 Dec 2015 49,740 miles

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

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

gearbox mount defective

Fail 12 Dec 2015 49,740 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

gearbox mount defective

Pass 8 Dec 2014 40,429 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2013 32,423 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 27,350 miles

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

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

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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FP59 VEA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FP59 VEA, 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 FP59 VEA registered?

FP59 VEA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 7 December 2009.

Is FP59 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP59 VEA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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