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WU59 RSO

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Multi-colour Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

26,596 mi
Last recorded26,596 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 RSO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 26,596 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 26,596 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2021 22,590 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 35/09 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 175/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 45/10 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 31/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 48/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 May 2021 22,590 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 35/09 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 175/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 45/10 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 31/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 48/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Jan 2020 16,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm plus perished dot code 3509 (175/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm plus perished dot code 4510 (195/50r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view All windows except windscreen (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 16,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm plus perished dot code 3509 (175/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm plus perished dot code 4510 (195/50r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view All windows except windscreen (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 9,759 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Fail 26 Nov 2018 9,757 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working no wire connected to bulb holder (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 3509 (175/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 4510 (195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle empty - filled (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 7,949 miles

Fuel flap missing

Nearside front tyre perishing on outer side wall. 175/55r15

Fail 17 Jan 2018 7,896 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside and offside front (8.2.3)

Fuel flap missing

Nearside front tyre perishing on outer side wall. 175/55r15

Pass 25 Aug 2016 4,998 miles

nearside front tyre starting to crack

offside front tyre in poor condition

Pass 27 Aug 2015 4,720 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 4,477 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 4,477 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 4,376 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 3,862 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 3,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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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WU59 RSO is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Multi-colour with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WU59 RSO, 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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WU59 RSO is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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