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FR06 YYR

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,479 mi
Last recorded71,479 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR06 YYR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 71,479 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 65,045 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 65,011 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 57,406 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine mount deteriorated

Fail 9 Feb 2024 57,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine mount deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2023 52,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 52,014 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 47,125 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 47,045 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 25,922 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 25,922 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 20,801 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 18,878 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 18,676 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 13,870 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2016 9,895 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 7,498 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 20,254 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 5,693 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 4,694 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 4,694 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FR06 YYR is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FR06 YYR, 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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FR06 YYR is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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