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OV59 GHY

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,286 mi
Last recorded82,286 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 GHY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 82,286 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 82,286 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 70,044 miles

Under tray/ floor and sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2018 69,675 miles

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside rear tyre perished 3mm

Under tray/ floor and sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2017 59,152 miles

Rear bumper has sharp objects fitted

Under tray/ floor and sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2016 53,070 miles

All valve stems cracking

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 43,690 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 35,975 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 35,975 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 28,396 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 21,284 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
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OV59 GHY is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OV59 GHY, 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 OV59 GHY registered?

OV59 GHY is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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The MOT history for OV59 GHY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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