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FD09 AVT

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,553 mi
Last recorded90,553 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 AVT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 90,553 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 87,198 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 87,198 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 67,839 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 54,094 miles

all tyres fairly close to limit

Fail 24 Jul 2023 54,094 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 42,715 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 32,497 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 26,557 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 21,958 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 21,958 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 19,074 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 19,014 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 16,340 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 16,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 14 Sep 2016 13,266 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

sidewalls perished on all four tyres

Fail 14 Sep 2016 13,266 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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

sidewalls perished on all four tyres

Pass 17 Sep 2015 11,426 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 11,199 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 11,120 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 10,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 10,293 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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FD09 AVT is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FD09 AVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD09 AVT registered?

FD09 AVT is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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