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EJ59 JSZ

2009 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

60,126 mi
Last recorded60,126 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Forfour46,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 JSZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 60,126 miles

Damage on OSR tyre sidewall

Fail 10 Mar 2018 60,126 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Damage on OSR tyre sidewall

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 54,455 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 54,455 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 51,125 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 51,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 46,616 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Apr 2015 46,616 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 34,117 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 34,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 25,631 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?

Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
4,633
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
26,709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,304
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,283
Registration plate lamp not working 2,059
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,676
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EJ59 JSZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 46,800 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) Forfour fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 2,304 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ59 JSZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Forfour typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EJ59 JSZ registered?

EJ59 JSZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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