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AV09 NEN

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,607 mi
Last recorded94,607 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 NEN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 94,607 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front suspension lower ball joint gaiter heavily perished.

Various brake pipes corroding.

Various suspension components corroded.

Fail 10 Feb 2026 94,605 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front suspension lower ball joint gaiter heavily perished.

Various brake pipes corroding.

Various suspension components corroded.

Pass 3 Mar 2025 93,609 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake pipes degraded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2025 93,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush casing corroded and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear index plates degraded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2024 90,615 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 90,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 87,120 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 87,120 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe lock nut loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 83,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4 mm 175/55r15 77t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4 mm 175/55r15 77t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 83,751 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/60r15 74t (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4 mm 175/55r15 77t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 155/60r15 74t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4 mm 175/55r15 77t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 78,008 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 73,279 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 5 Jun 2017 67,712 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 64,325 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 64,322 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 62,769 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 58,056 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 50,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 50,042 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2012 39,184 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 39,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AV09 NEN is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV09 NEN, 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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AV09 NEN is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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