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EX09 FBY

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,244 mi
Last recorded49,244 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 FBY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 49,244 miles

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

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

O/S/F tyre old

O/S/R tyre old

Pass 19 Nov 2024 48,782 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 48,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 47,164 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 46,282 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 46,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 45,339 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 44,094 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 44,094 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 42,829 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wiper blades are starting to smear the windscreen

both nearside tyres have slight damage to the outer side walls not to cords

plastic under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Jul 2016 41,412 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Jul 2016 41,407 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Aug 2015 38,426 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 36,656 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 25,334 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 12,748 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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EX09 FBY is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EX09 FBY, 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 EX09 FBY registered?

EX09 FBY is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 24 March 2009.

Is EX09 FBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX09 FBY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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