MOT Status
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198,081 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
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
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axel (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axel (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust flexy very worn and moving but not yet blowing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Too high (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Looking low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?
Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HJ59 YVL is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 HJ59 YVL, 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 YVL is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 5 December 2009.
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