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SW09 EKU

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,395 mi
Last recorded98,395 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 EKU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 98,395 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 91,978 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 81,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' centre chip/crack (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 71,074 miles

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

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

both front tyres feathered.

Pass 7 Aug 2013 50,933 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 50,933 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 39,595 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 39,595 miles

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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SW09 EKU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SW09 EKU, 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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What year was SW09 EKU registered?

SW09 EKU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 13 August 2009.

Is SW09 EKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW09 EKU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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