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AV09 VUB

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

104,298 mi
Last recorded104,298 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 104,298 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 96,086 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 91,907 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 91,907 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 78,746 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 74,097 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 63,545 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 57,069 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 52,471 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 49,077 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 44,483 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 44,483 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep splits on tread (4.1.D.1b)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 38,965 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 36,451 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 27,604 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre side wall split

Pass 13 Jun 2013 19,072 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 10,870 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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AV09 VUB is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV09 VUB registered?

AV09 VUB is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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