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DG09 PXT

2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,873 mi
Last recorded30,873 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe44,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 PXT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 30,873 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2025 30,873 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 29,637 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 26,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 May 2023 22,066 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 20,595 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 20,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2021 20,526 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/60x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 20,525 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting missing top mount bracket broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/60x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 18,689 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 17,786 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 17,004 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 16,985 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175 55 15 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 16,010 miles

Nearside Rear wall cracking 175/55/15

Pass 31 Mar 2016 15,075 miles

n/s wiper slightly smearing

n/s/r tyre side wall has age cracks

Pass 30 Mar 2015 14,078 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 12,735 miles

nearside front wiper

Pass 11 Mar 2013 10,946 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r outer driveshaft gaiter rubbing on rigid brake pipe

o/s/r wiring chafed on drive shaft

Pass 30 Mar 2012 9,594 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 9,594 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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DG09 PXT is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 44,599 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) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG09 PXT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DG09 PXT registered?

DG09 PXT is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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