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MF59 AZB

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

139,940 mi
Last recorded139,940 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 AZB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 139,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 14 Sep 2023 139,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 16 Sep 2022 139,241 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Round (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion On Underside Of Vehicle

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 139,210 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play strut top collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering system excessively rough turning lock to lock (2.1.1 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front tyres are different sizes to rear

Pass 16 Oct 2020 138,875 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight judder when turning lock to lock (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has slight play

Fail 15 Oct 2020 138,875 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight judder when turning lock to lock (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has slight play

Pass 20 Aug 2019 136,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

New brake disc fitted to one side

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 136,359 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

New brake disc fitted to one side

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 127,237 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front uneven brake wear pads wear (nearside thinner)

Fail 17 Aug 2018 127,039 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle nearside snow tyre. (5.2.3 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle nearside snow tyre. (5.2.3 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front uneven brake wear pads wear (nearside thinner)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 117,718 miles

Offside Rear drive shaft seal leaking

Fail 8 Aug 2017 117,718 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop/link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 12 Aug 2016 105,917 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 91,631 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 91,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 73,496 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 73,186 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 54,795 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 54,795 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)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 40,896 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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MF59 AZB is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 45,011 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) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF59 AZB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MF59 AZB is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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