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C16 PMJ

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

102,506 mi
Last recorded102,506 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 PMJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 102,506 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 89,731 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2024 78,007 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 68,792 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel unable to spin freely

Under vehicle covers obscuring view of some items

Pass 20 Jul 2022 58,996 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 53,389 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 51,084 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2020 47,161 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 44,118 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 39,438 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 36,088 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 36,079 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 25,893 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 25,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 17,354 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 16,964 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 15,501 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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C16 PMJ 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 C16 PMJ, 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 C16 PMJ registered?

C16 PMJ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 15 December 2009.

Is C16 PMJ safe to buy?

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