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A8 PJM

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,387 mi
Last recorded116,387 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 PJM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 116,387 miles

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2026 116,294 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2025 107,426 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush damaged (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive offside rear driveshaft seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2025 107,332 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush damaged (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive offside rear driveshaft seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2024 95,682 miles

Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 95,491 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 89,951 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 89,645 miles

Minor oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2022 89,634 miles

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

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

Minor oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2020 89,357 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 84,321 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 77,590 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 68,666 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 59,238 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 47,950 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 42,147 miles

Exhaust is in close proximity to the subframe

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 34,541 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

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)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 34,541 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 27,150 miles

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
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A8 PJM is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 A8 PJM, 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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What year was A8 PJM registered?

A8 PJM is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 4 July 2009.

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