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RF58 TLJ

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,065 mi
Last recorded72,065 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF58 TLJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 72,065 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount and spring corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2020 71,324 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 66,961 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 62,800 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 60,486 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 18 Dec 2014 47,063 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 46,893 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 27,782 miles

o/s driveshaft seal leaking

Fail 7 Dec 2013 27,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s driveshaft seal leaking

Pass 10 Dec 2012 11,669 miles

condition of outer sills obscured by plastic trims

condition of vehicle underbody obscured by trims

offside driveshaft oil seal leaking

wipers smearing screen

Pass 21 Dec 2011 3,562 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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RF58 TLJ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 RF58 TLJ, 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 RF58 TLJ registered?

RF58 TLJ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 26 January 2009.

Is RF58 TLJ safe to buy?

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