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SL59 DWE

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,664 mi
Last recorded65,664 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 DWE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 65,664 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive underneath at front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2021 65,664 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive underneath at front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 60,706 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak underneath car at front of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 58,472 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 58,462 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2018 53,432 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 45,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 39,427 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2016 39,427 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2015 34,274 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 30,847 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 25,078 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 18,281 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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
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SL59 DWE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SL59 DWE, 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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SL59 DWE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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