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MFZ 3990

2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Grey Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,599 mi
Last recorded71,599 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet44,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFZ 3990
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 71,599 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 71,599 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 67,086 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 67,086 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 58,434 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 58,433 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2022 52,493 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 52,453 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 50,728 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 49,006 miles

Front Section Undertray Missing

Nearside Body panel slightly loose Side Skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Side Skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2017 47,833 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 44,113 miles

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)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 44,113 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 37,813 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 37,813 miles

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

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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MFZ 3990 is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Grey with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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 MFZ 3990, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MFZ 3990 registered?

MFZ 3990 is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 2 January 2009.

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