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OV59 VZO

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,793 mi
Last recorded71,793 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 VZO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 71,793 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 59,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 50,538 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2020 45,769 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 43,941 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 42,026 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 40,357 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 40,357 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 39,389 miles

emissions to clean to test

Fail 31 Dec 2016 39,388 miles

Nearside Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

emissions to clean to test

Pass 30 Dec 2015 38,625 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 35,890 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 34,175 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2012 30,602 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 VZO is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VZO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV59 VZO registered?

OV59 VZO is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 December 2009.

Is OV59 VZO safe to buy?

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