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YC09 VJG

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,570 mi
Last recorded92,570 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 VJG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 92,570 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 89,920 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 89,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 80,684 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess MIDDEL (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 65,821 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 58,507 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 58,507 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 57,011 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 54,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.81 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.96 MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 51,470 miles

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

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)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 51,435 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 44,636 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Jun 2014 44,636 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2013 33,645 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 26,551 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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YC09 VJG is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 799cc diesel 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 YC09 VJG, 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 YC09 VJG registered?

YC09 VJG is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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The MOT history for YC09 VJG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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