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DF09 AUT

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,555 mi
Last recorded64,555 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF09 AUT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 64,555 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion at forward bush mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2026 64,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion at forward bush mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 58,570 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion at forward bush area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 56,389 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 55,226 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 65,991 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 65,948 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 54,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 54,666 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 51,950 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 48,820 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 48,787 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 41,782 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 35,135 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 27,714 miles

near side rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2014 22,619 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 17,861 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 12,635 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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DF09 AUT is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DF09 AUT, 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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DF09 AUT is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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