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OJZ 8074

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

41,724 mi
Last recorded41,724 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJZ 8074
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 41,724 miles

Central Front Inner Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 39,664 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 37,291 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 34,823 miles

FUEL FILLER PLASTIC CAP/COVER MISSING

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 32,711 miles

front number plate is deteriorating slightly

rear number plate is deteriorating slightly

Fail 28 Jun 2022 32,711 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

front number plate is deteriorating slightly

o/s/r brake pipe is corroded

rear number plate is deteriorating slightly

Pass 15 Jun 2021 30,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

fuel filler flap missing

Fail 15 Jun 2021 30,350 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

fuel filler flap missing

Pass 26 Jun 2020 28,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front side light came on when tapped

fuel flap missing

Pass 26 Jun 2019 26,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

fuel filler flap missing

Fail 26 Jun 2019 26,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

fuel filler flap missing

Pass 5 Jul 2018 24,551 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 24,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 21,538 miles

Front brake pads worn

fuel flap missing

Fail 13 Jul 2017 21,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake pads worn

fuel flap missing

Pass 16 Jun 2016 47,112 miles

Offside Rear fuel filler door missing

Pass 14 Jul 2015 13,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 9,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 5,025 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 5,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 1,178 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 1,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 1,759 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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OJZ 8074 is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OJZ 8074, 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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What year was OJZ 8074 registered?

OJZ 8074 is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 26 February 2009.

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