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OY09 VNB

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,188 mi
Last recorded92,188 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 VNB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 92,188 miles

- Suspension and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - On channel wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 92,180 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded - drum to flex (1.1.11 (c))

- Suspension and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - On channel wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 91,991 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 91,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 90,398 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 90,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 90,211 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 89,249 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 86,816 miles

Front engine mount has slight play

Pass 13 Dec 2018 83,434 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 83,434 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 79,818 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 79,818 miles

Central Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 75,960 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 68,901 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 68,901 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 56,022 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 53,447 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 53,447 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 45,621 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 45,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 37,139 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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OY09 VNB is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OY09 VNB, 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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OY09 VNB is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 7 April 2009.

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