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OY59 XHV

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,763 mi
Last recorded114,763 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 XHV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 114,763 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 106,270 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 99,026 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 95,731 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front seat belt twisted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2020 95,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front seat belt twisted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 86,072 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 76,945 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 76,911 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 71,307 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2017 71,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2015 58,427 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 58,427 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 42,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2014 42,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2013 25,333 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 13,996 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 13,978 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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OY59 XHV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OY59 XHV, 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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OY59 XHV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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