MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,479 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and n/s/f corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Central stop lamp not working
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall gouged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front tyre uneven wear 155/60x15
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.2.1 (e))
various components corroding
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and n/s/f corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Central stop lamp not working
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall gouged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front tyre uneven wear 155/60x15
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.2.1 (e))
various components corroding
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
high level brake light not working
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front movement it strut top
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?
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ST09 JVD is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 ST09 JVD, 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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ST09 JVD is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 May 2009.
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