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HJ59 OEL

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Blue Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,319 mi
Last recorded100,319 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 OEL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 100,319 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 100,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users leaking Diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 86,034 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 79,936 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front, offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 72,298 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 64,125 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 64,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 55,621 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 48,013 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 40,267 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 32,627 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Aug 2013 27,468 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 27,468 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 27,468 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 21,742 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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HJ59 OEL is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Blue with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJ59 OEL, 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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HJ59 OEL is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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