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HJ09 LRL

2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,922 mi
Last recorded70,922 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet44,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 LRL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 70,922 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 70,867 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 67,209 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 67,209 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 60,908 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 56,155 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 53,371 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 53,371 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2018 51,705 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 51,705 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S/F MAIN INNER REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S/F MAIN INNER REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 50,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 36,695 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 36,518 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 36,518 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 29,023 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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HJ09 LRL is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 44,862 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) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ09 LRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HJ09 LRL is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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