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FP09 NZR

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,100 mi
Last recorded66,100 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 NZR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 66,100 miles

Oil leak

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 17 Dec 2025 66,100 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sat nav tapped to dash (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 18 Feb 2025 59,900 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 59,900 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position retaining device missing (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tool clamped onto shock absorber affecting position of coil spring

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 50,230 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 50,230 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 41,766 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 36,314 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 34,588 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 34,181 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 32,912 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 30,806 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 28,434 miles

Central Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 25 Apr 2017 28,434 miles

Central Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 3 May 2016 26,197 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Pass 30 Apr 2015 24,205 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 22,005 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 19,588 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 19,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2012 17,093 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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FP09 NZR is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP09 NZR, 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 FP09 NZR registered?

FP09 NZR is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 16 May 2009.

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