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FD09 AVP

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,093 mi
Last recorded80,093 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 AVP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 80,093 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 28 Nov 2024 77,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp output slightly reduced

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres ,Strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 75,644 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body/chassis member, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres, perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brake back plates, slightly corroded

n/s headlamp dip beam light intensity, slightly reduced

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view to some testable items

Fail 27 Nov 2023 75,636 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body/chassis member, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres, perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brake back plates, slightly corroded

n/s headlamp dip beam light intensity, slightly reduced

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view to some testable items

Pass 24 Nov 2022 72,783 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside lower than offside, recommend check (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front brake backplates corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

plastic covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 16 Dec 2021 70,960 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake/steering/suspension components,, surface corrosion

under trays etc, fitted, limiting view

Pass 25 Nov 2020 69,278 miles

under trays fitted, limiting view

Pass 29 May 2019 67,828 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bosy/chassis member slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advance travel, parking brake lever

o/s parking brake performance low,,, recommend check

parking brake performance 19%, mot pass mark 16%,, recommend check

under trays fitted, limiting view

Fail 29 May 2019 67,828 miles

Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bosy/chassis member slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advance travel, parking brake lever

o/s parking brake performance low,,, recommend check

parking brake performance 19%, mot pass mark 16%,, recommend check

under trays fitted, limiting view

Pass 4 Jun 2018 66,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2017 60,427 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 52,743 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 45,833 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 40,260 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 35,158 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 29,094 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2012 29,094 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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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FD09 AVP is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FD09 AVP, 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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FD09 AVP is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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