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FY09 VWT

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,742 mi
Last recorded71,742 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 VWT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 71,742 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2017 71,721 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r brake is slightly binding

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2016 67,277 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 61,626 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges and close to limit advise to change a.s.a.p

front pads worn

n/s/r alloy wheel rim damaged on the inside edge

n/s/r tyre under inflated and a cut in the sidewall

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall cracking advise to change a.s.a.p

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall scuffed and cracking advise to change a.s.a.p

Pass 2 May 2014 46,447 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 30,113 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 14,508 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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FY09 VWT is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FY09 VWT, 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 FY09 VWT registered?

FY09 VWT is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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