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KY09 OWJ

2009 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

49,187 mi
Last recorded49,187 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 OWJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 49,187 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 48,896 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 48,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 46,678 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 43,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers over both outer sills

n/s/front tyre worn on outer edge

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2017 38,964 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2016 34,147 miles

covers over both outer sills

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2016 34,144 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

covers over both outer sills

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2015 29,926 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 29,926 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 26,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

drive belt deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2014 26,987 miles

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

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

drive belt deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2013 23,737 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 21,276 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 21,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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KY09 OWJ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 48,420 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) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY09 OWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was KY09 OWJ registered?

KY09 OWJ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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