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V333 LAC

2009 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,876 mi
Last recorded62,876 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Forfour46,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV333 LAC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 62,876 miles

Nearside front tyre has perishing to outer sidewall

Pass 4 Aug 2025 134,822 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Aug 2025 134,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2025 59,180 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 53,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 0415 treat as urgent (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 126,008 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 126,008 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 48,321 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 48,320 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 111,232 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 111,013 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Oct 2022 45,552 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 96,920 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 96,920 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 39,117 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 92,407 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 92,407 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 34,758 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 87,895 miles

Nearside Foot step heavily corroded

Offside Foot step heavily corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2020 87,809 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Foot step heavily corroded

Offside Foot step heavily corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2019 82,049 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

Pass 2 Apr 2019 29,056 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 76,262 miles

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

suspension only working at normal ride hight

Fail 31 Aug 2018 76,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

suspension only working at normal ride hight

Pass 17 Apr 2018 24,061 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 43,637 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 66,322 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 58,756 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 47,315 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 28,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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V333 LAC is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V333 LAC, 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 V333 LAC registered?

V333 LAC is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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