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FT09 APU

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

44,577 mi
Last recorded44,577 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT09 APU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 44,577 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2026 44,577 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 43,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 42,814 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 42,814 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 42,195 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 40,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 40,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 37,685 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 37,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 27,581 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 27,445 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 26,822 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 41,218 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 23,967 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 22,145 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 20,679 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 18,856 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 14,792 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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FT09 APU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FT09 APU, 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 FT09 APU registered?

FT09 APU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 3 August 2009.

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