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88,335 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit 175/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perishing!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low+ perishing!!! (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perishing!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low+ perishing!!! (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly rusty (1.1.11 (c))
sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly rusty (1.1.11 (c))
sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rear wish bone (2.4.G.2)
under trays obstructing some testable items
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SPLIT (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
EML light is on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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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KV59 FDZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 KV59 FDZ, 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 KV59 FDZ registered?
KV59 FDZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 26 September 2009.
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