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RO09 VWK

2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

26,621 mi
Last recorded26,621 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet44,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 VWK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 26,621 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 26,618 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 26,268 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 26,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 26,055 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 26,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

reversing light inop

Pass 30 Jul 2021 25,233 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

Pass 6 May 2020 24,621 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 22,402 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 20,170 miles

Front tyres worn slightly inner edges

Pass 25 Nov 2016 19,531 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 18,839 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 18,316 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 17,635 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 15,239 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 12,619 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 12,619 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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RO09 VWK is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 44,862 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) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO09 VWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RO09 VWK registered?

RO09 VWK is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 5 June 2009.

Is RO09 VWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO09 VWK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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