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OY09 VLZ

2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,429 mi
Last recorded57,429 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe44,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 VLZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 57,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 54,908 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 51,965 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 51,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

o/s front n/s front and n/s rear tyres showing cracks/weathering

Pass 9 Nov 2022 48,450 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 44,930 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 44,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 39,322 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 39,319 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 33,848 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 22,789 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 15,269 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 10,362 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 6,179 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 6,179 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 5,251 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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OY09 VLZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 44,599 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) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY09 VLZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OY09 VLZ registered?

OY09 VLZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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