MOT Status
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72,949 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Handbrake lever comes up high
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Slightly rough when spun (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Slightly rough when spun (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Handbrake lever comes up high
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Slightly rough when spun (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Slightly rough when spun (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Top mount slight lift
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Petrol flap cover missing
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Top mount slight lift
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Petrol flap cover missing
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Travel Noted To Parking Brake Lever
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Travel Noted To Parking Brake Lever
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
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)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?
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OU09 XZL is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 OU09 XZL, 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 OU09 XZL registered?
OU09 XZL is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 5 March 2009.
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The MOT history for OU09 XZL shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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