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EA09 VBN

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

67,170 mi
Last recorded67,170 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 VBN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 67,170 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 65,411 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 63,704 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 62,322 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 61,120 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 59,225 miles

cracking to nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2020 56,880 miles

corrosion to offside rear bumper iron

cracking to nearside rear tyre in treads

Pass 18 Jun 2019 54,359 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 54,359 miles

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 52,480 miles

Front both tyres close to minimum tread limit 175/55r15

Rear metal brake pipes corroded in various places

Pass 15 Jun 2017 49,086 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 49,071 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 46,138 miles

both front tyres getting close to minimum tread limit 175/55r15 77t

front brake pads appear low

Fail 15 Jun 2016 46,138 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres getting close to minimum tread limit 175/55r15 77t

front brake pads appear low

Pass 17 Jun 2015 41,046 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 34,069 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 29,674 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 21,063 miles

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

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

unable to check all steering /brake /suspension components due to covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2012 21,063 miles

unable to check all steering /brake /suspension components due to covers fitted

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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EA09 VBN is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EA09 VBN, 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 EA09 VBN registered?

EA09 VBN is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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