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RJ09 EBG

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,223 mi
Last recorded65,223 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 EBG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 65,223 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 65,223 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 56,016 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Under-trays fitted

Fail 17 May 2017 56,016 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine cover fitted

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Under-trays fitted

Pass 26 May 2016 45,765 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both advise replacing soon (4.1.E.1)

Front wiper blades worn

Nearside side sill slightly loose

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Under-trays fitted

Fail 26 May 2016 45,765 miles

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

Engine cover fitted

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both advise replacing soon (4.1.E.1)

Front wiper blades worn

Nearside side sill slightly loose

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Under-trays fitted

Pass 28 May 2015 38,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine mount slightly worn

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 29,115 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 31 May 2013 24,567 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 18,725 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 18,725 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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RJ09 EBG is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 RJ09 EBG, 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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RJ09 EBG is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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