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FP59 VEV

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,442 mi
Last recorded68,442 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 VEV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 68,442 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 62,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush Slight playin lower joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 57,716 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 51,948 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 46,344 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 46,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 34,965 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 34,965 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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FP59 VEV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 FP59 VEV, 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 FP59 VEV registered?

FP59 VEV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 16 December 2009.

Is FP59 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP59 VEV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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