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YG59 MHA

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,848 mi
Last recorded99,848 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 MHA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 99,848 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 99,847 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/60R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 84,270 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 84,269 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 66,376 miles

Coolant level below minimum

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 48,815 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 48,813 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 33,366 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 30,504 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 27,276 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 26,358 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 26,336 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 26,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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YG59 MHA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YG59 MHA, 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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YG59 MHA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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