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DL09 LNK

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,600 mi
Last recorded97,600 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL09 LNK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 97,600 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 97,589 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 89,533 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 89,533 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 79,186 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 72,673 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 69,105 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 67,273 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 65,409 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 65,409 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 56,920 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 49,970 miles

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)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 45,200 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 45,200 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 35,337 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 24,816 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
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DL09 LNK is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DL09 LNK, 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 DL09 LNK registered?

DL09 LNK is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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