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E7 TRV

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Grey Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,821 mi
Last recorded51,821 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 TRV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 51,821 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 44,736 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 44,736 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 41,977 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 41,977 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 38,302 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 35,066 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 35,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 31,982 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 29,872 miles

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 20 Mar 2019 25,992 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 25,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 7 Mar 2018 22,634 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 22,634 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 19,617 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 16,692 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES DETERIORATED

Pass 25 Mar 2015 13,987 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 11,825 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2014 11,825 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 7,937 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 5,153 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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E7 TRV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Grey with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E7 TRV, 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 E7 TRV registered?

E7 TRV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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