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CA09 OCL

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

37,881 mi
Last recorded37,881 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 OCL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 37,881 miles

All the metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

All the tyres worn to 4 mm, Legal limit 1.6 mm (manufactured, fronts 2012, Rears 2011)

Front brake pads 60% worn

Plastic underbody trays obscuring the view of some underbody components

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2026 37,881 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

All the metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

All the tyres worn to 4 mm, Legal limit 1.6 mm (manufactured, fronts 2012, Rears 2011)

Front brake pads 60% worn

Plastic underbody trays obscuring the view of some underbody components

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2025 37,834 miles

All the metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

All the tyres worn to 4 mm, Legal limit 1.6 mm

Front brake pads 60% worn

Plastic underbody trays obscuring the view of some underbody components

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

Suspension components corroded, including the o/s/f coil spring!

Pass 1 Aug 2024 37,778 miles

All the metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

All the tyres worn to 4 mm, Legal limit 1.6 mm

Front brake pads 60% worn

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

Suspension components corroded, including the o/s/f coil spring!

Fail 1 Aug 2024 37,778 miles

All the metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

All the tyres worn to 4 mm, Legal limit 1.6 mm

Front brake pads 60% worn

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

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

Suspension components corroded, including the o/s/f coil spring!

Pass 17 Aug 2023 37,699 miles

All the tyres worn to 4 mm, Legal limit 1.6 mm

Front brake pads 60% worn

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 37,551 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 37,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 37,257 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 36,777 miles

All the metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

o/s window runner damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2019 36,165 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 35,039 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 35,037 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 33,782 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 33,782 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding wheel cylinder siezed (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 32,571 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 28 Jul 2016 32,520 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2015 30,082 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 27,730 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre mirror missing.

service light on!

underbody dry.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 29 Jul 2013 25,608 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 23,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 23,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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CA09 OCL is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 CA09 OCL, 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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CA09 OCL is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 2 July 2009.

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