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DG09 YDA

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

101,032 mi
Last recorded101,032 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 YDA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 101,032 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 100,597 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 91,021 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 90,470 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 89,872 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 89,872 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 83,843 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 73,132 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 73,132 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 59,457 miles

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INOP.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 59,451 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INOP.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 54,398 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 54,398 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 47,985 miles

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

belly plates and covers etc obscuring components

Pass 17 Mar 2016 41,406 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 41,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 34,823 miles

Near side rear tyre cracking at tread to side wall

Pass 27 Feb 2014 28,024 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 28,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 20,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 20,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak from engine

Fail 6 Mar 2012 37,221 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 37,221 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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DG09 YDA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DG09 YDA, 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 DG09 YDA registered?

DG09 YDA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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