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RV59 PJY

2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

62,118 mi
Last recorded62,118 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto43,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 PJY
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse Mhd Auto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 62,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 48,884 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 48,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective poor/judders (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 48,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/15 DOT 4215 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/55/15 DOT 2516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/55/15 DOT 1215 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 48,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 47,188 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 44,871 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 40,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 35,210 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 32,730 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 23,830 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 20,995 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 18,505 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 15,430 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 11,702 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto?

Based on 11,321 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
3,214
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
942
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 78
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 57
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RV59 PJY is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 43,216 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV59 PJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RV59 PJY is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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