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VA55 LOU

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

39,379 mi
Last recorded39,379 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA55 LOU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 39,379 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 39,322 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 39,295 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 39,235 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 39,234 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 35,253 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 32,330 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 28,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn outer side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 22,244 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 20,381 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 20,381 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 20,329 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2015 20,117 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 14,541 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 11,570 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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VA55 LOU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VA55 LOU, 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 VA55 LOU registered?

VA55 LOU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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