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FP59 VEU

2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Diesel 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,417 mi
Last recorded73,417 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe44,599 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 VEU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 73,417 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 71,925 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under body heavily covered obscureing items

Fail 19 Nov 2021 71,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 56,939 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 51,795 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 43,903 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 42,956 miles

Slight noise from nearside front shock absorber top mount - no play

Pass 17 May 2017 42,239 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 34,836 miles

offside headlamp has slight movement

Fail 18 May 2016 34,836 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

offside headlamp has slight movement

Pass 23 May 2015 27,328 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2015 27,328 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2014 25,054 miles

50% of additional offside front light not working

Fail 13 May 2014 25,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

50% of additional offside front light not working

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

tread split on inner sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2013 19,539 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 13,309 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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FP59 VEU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 44,599 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) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP59 VEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FP59 VEU registered?

FP59 VEU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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