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A45 DJS

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,328 mi
Last recorded90,328 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA45 DJS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 90,328 miles

Offside Rear engine oil leaking over drive shaft

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2026 90,328 miles

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

Offside Rear engine oil leaking over drive shaft

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 84,371 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 84,371 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 75,996 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 70,293 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

undertray loose / insecure

Fail 12 Aug 2023 70,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/r tyre perished / cracked, nail in tread area

undertray loose / insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2022 58,077 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 58,036 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 57,738 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 56,842 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 55,677 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 54,624 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 54,065 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 54,065 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 49,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight brake bind o,s,front

Fail 9 May 2012 39,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 39,691 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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A45 DJS is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 A45 DJS, 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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A45 DJS is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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