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FP09 YYT

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

77,825 mi
Last recorded77,825 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 YYT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 77,825 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 72,577 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 68,429 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 63,845 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 63,839 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 54,681 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 54,681 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened front bush area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front bush area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 49,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened around front bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened around front bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 41,702 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 35,273 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 30,368 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 30,368 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 29,099 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 29,075 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 27,748 miles

Both wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and low in pressure

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2015 26,622 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2014 25,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 24,864 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 24,315 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 24,315 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 21,738 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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FP09 YYT is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FP09 YYT, 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 YYT registered?

FP09 YYT is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 4 June 2009.

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