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LO59 EXW

2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

63,426 mi
Last recorded63,426 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto54,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 EXW
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 63,426 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 63,426 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 63,423 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undersealed and bay covers front

Fail 26 Apr 2022 63,423 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

undersealed and bay covers front

Pass 26 Apr 2019 63,143 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 60,621 miles

EML ON

Gearbox mounting defective GAERBOX / ENGINE MOUNTING / FRONT LOWER ()

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE / OUTER SIDEWALL CRACKING AND PERISHING / OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHT DAMAGE

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE REAR 3MM / OUTER SIDEWALL CRACKING AND PERISHING / OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHT DAMAGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 60,610 miles

coil spring broken NEARSIDE FRONT (2.4.C.1a)

EML ON

Gearbox mounting defective GAERBOX / ENGINE MOUNTING / FRONT LOWER ()

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE / OUTER SIDEWALL CRACKING AND PERISHING / OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHT DAMAGE

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE REAR 3MM / OUTER SIDEWALL CRACKING AND PERISHING / OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHT DAMAGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 54,616 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 54,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 49,203 miles

slight damage to nearside rear outer tyre wall

Fail 25 Apr 2016 49,202 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively wiring routed wrong and rubbing (3.4.3)

slight damage to nearside rear outer tyre wall

Pass 2 Mar 2015 47,450 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 47,450 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 45,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to low to read

Pass 26 Feb 2013 42,055 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 42,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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LO59 EXW is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LO59 EXW, 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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What year was LO59 EXW registered?

LO59 EXW is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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