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SOL 84J

2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

55,188 mi
Last recorded55,188 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe44,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOL 84J
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 55,188 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 53,063 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 53,063 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 50,593 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 48,885 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 46,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 44,450 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 44,450 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 43,003 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 40,579 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 38,285 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 35,861 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 33,688 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 31,123 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 31,123 miles

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

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 26,716 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 23,092 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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SOL 84J is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 44,599 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SOL 84J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SOL 84J registered?

SOL 84J is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 15 December 2009.

Is SOL 84J safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOL 84J shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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