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FR09 END

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,504 mi
Last recorded88,504 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR09 END
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 88,504 miles

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

headlamps have reduced output

Fail 20 May 2026 88,504 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

headlamps have reduced output

Pass 29 Apr 2025 87,179 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 82,972 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 73,090 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 65,149 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 65,149 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 59,054 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 59,054 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 58,109 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 82,963 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 55,270 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 55,259 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 52,077 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 52,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 48,452 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 41,929 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 35,502 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 29,326 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 8,698 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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FR09 END is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FR09 END, 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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FR09 END is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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