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EK09 VAY

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

35,994 mi
Last recorded35,994 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 VAY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 35,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 34,192 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 32,631 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 32,624 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewalls cracking / perishing to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewalls perishing / cracking to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall cracked / split cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Advise tyre low tread / cuts in tread NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 31,199 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 28,451 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 25,775 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 23,425 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 18,943 miles

Engine cover and Full Undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2019 18,943 miles

Engine cover and Full Undertrays fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 15,968 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2017 15,505 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Apr 2016 14,968 miles

engine and chassis covers fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Apr 2015 14,659 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 12,832 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 10,750 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 8,540 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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EK09 VAY is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 EK09 VAY, 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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EK09 VAY is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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