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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front door mirror slightly loose secured wit tape
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Gearbox mounting defective stabilizer mount ()
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear engine cover panel missing fixing
Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front door mirror slightly loose secured wit tape
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Gearbox mounting defective stabilizer mount ()
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear engine cover panel missing fixing
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components.
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto?
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EK09 VBZ is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
Across all 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 42,861 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 Fortwo Passion 84 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK09 VBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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EK09 VBZ is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto, first registered on 30 April 2009.
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