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BD09 LTK

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

79,254 mi
Last recorded79,254 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 LTK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 79,254 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside - amber faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 79,230 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside - amber faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 77,695 miles

Nearside wiper blade - split/smearing

Offside Rear metal brake pipe - starting to corrode

Fail 14 Jan 2025 77,695 miles

Nearside wiper blade - split/smearing

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear metal brake pipe - starting to corrode

Pass 16 Jan 2024 75,866 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 75,866 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 73,891 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 73,891 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 71,112 miles

Front Inner brake pads - worn

Offside stop light - came on when tapped

Pass 14 Jan 2021 67,383 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 62,546 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 56,358 miles

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

Central high level brake light not working

Fail 24 Jan 2018 56,358 miles

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

Central high level brake light not working

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 51,426 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 51,372 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 51,372 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 48,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 48,008 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 38,878 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 30,496 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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BD09 LTK is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BD09 LTK, 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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BD09 LTK is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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