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LB59 PBY

2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,391 mi
Last recorded88,391 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto54,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 PBY
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 88,391 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 83,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 79,306 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 75,720 miles

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 13 Dec 2019 71,688 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 68,291 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 68,291 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 64,759 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 64,759 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 59,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 59,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 55,140 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 55,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 51,708 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 47,541 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 44,477 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto?

Based on 4,291 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
3,775
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 42
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 24
brake binding 23
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LB59 PBY is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 54,158 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB59 PBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LB59 PBY is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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