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YD09 HZL

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

74,081 mi
Last recorded74,081 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 HZL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 74,081 miles

Both brake pipes to front flexis corroded

Rear number plate de laminated

Rear washer inop

Fail 23 Jan 2020 74,081 miles

Both brake pipes to front flexis corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear number plate de laminated

Rear washer inop

Pass 30 Jan 2019 71,558 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 71,556 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 67,541 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 67,539 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 64,235 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 64,235 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 58,918 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 58,915 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 53,347 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 53,344 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 48,636 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 43,944 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 43,944 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 37,652 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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YD09 HZL is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YD09 HZL, 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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YD09 HZL is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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