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CP09 VBV

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

51,489 mi
Last recorded51,489 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP09 VBV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 51,489 miles

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 49,180 miles

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

UNABLE TO SEE REAR BRAKES

Pass 20 May 2024 46,619 miles

UNABLE TOO SEE REAR BRAKES

Pass 9 May 2023 44,051 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 39,368 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 34,744 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Fail 25 May 2021 34,744 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2020 32,059 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 32,059 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 28,818 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 25,035 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 17,511 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 17,511 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 11,756 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 8,649 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 May 2015 8,649 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 6,816 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 5,846 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 5,143 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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CP09 VBV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CP09 VBV, 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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What year was CP09 VBV registered?

CP09 VBV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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