MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,922 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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
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))
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)
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?
Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was HJ09 LRL registered?
HJ09 LRL is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 31 March 2009.
Is HJ09 LRL safe to buy?
The MOT history for HJ09 LRL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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