MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,211 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))
nearside rear wheel binding by hand
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))
nearside rear wheel binding by hand
Nearside Front side repeater loose
Nearside Rear tyre worn close to limit
Offside Front tyre worn edges close to limit
engine management light on
Offside Front headlight slight movement
Offside Front tyre worn inner edge
Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?
Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PL09 CMX is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 PL09 CMX, 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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What year was PL09 CMX registered?
PL09 CMX is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 August 2009.
Is PL09 CMX safe to buy?
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