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SK09 VHP

2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

67,849 mi
Last recorded67,849 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet44,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 VHP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 67,849 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 65,160 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic sills under tray

Pass 6 Apr 2022 63,399 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 61,039 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 57,534 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Mar 2019 57,505 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 57,502 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 57,116 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears 1755515 (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears 1755515 (4.1.E.1)

both brakes binding slightly

corrosion of brake pipes

Pass 2 Feb 2017 53,908 miles

alternator/starter belt frayed

corrosion of both rear brake pipes

Fail 25 Jan 2017 53,908 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1755515 conti (4.1.D.1b)

alternator/starter belt frayed

corrosion of both rear brake pipes

Pass 27 Jan 2016 46,085 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 40,989 miles

inner side wall of offside front has been damaged (possibly by a previous broken spring) 1755515

Pass 13 Jan 2014 37,554 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 29,445 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 23,066 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 23,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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SK09 VHP is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SK09 VHP, 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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SK09 VHP is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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