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OV59 VYZ

2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Diesel 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,310 mi
Last recorded60,310 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet44,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 VYZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 60,310 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 58,752 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 54,066 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER BRAKE PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER BRAKE PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Fail 15 Aug 2018 54,063 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER BRAKE PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER BRAKE PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Pass 18 Aug 2017 48,088 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Fail 18 Aug 2017 48,088 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Pass 18 Aug 2016 42,446 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN REAR ENGINE BAY AREA

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Fail 17 Aug 2016 42,444 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN REAR ENGINE BAY AREA

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Pass 13 Aug 2015 34,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Pass 15 Aug 2014 22,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 10,108 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 9,783 miles

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
Full Smart (mcc) Cabriolet reliability report

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OV59 VYZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV59 VYZ, 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.

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What year was OV59 VYZ registered?

OV59 VYZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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