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LS59 VUT

2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,285 mi
Last recorded92,285 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet44,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 VUT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 92,285 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 88,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 83,952 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 83,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 80,049 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 73,216 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 67,761 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 64,254 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 64,254 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2019 56,796 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 47,757 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 40,790 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 39,951 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 33,930 miles

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

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

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

nearside rear Tyre outter side wall badly deteriorated

offside rear Tyre outter side wall badly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2014 26,417 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges 3 mm

Pass 1 Aug 2013 22,275 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 22,207 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 22,184 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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LS59 VUT is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LS59 VUT, 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 LS59 VUT registered?

LS59 VUT is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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