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FT09 APY

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,833 mi
Last recorded66,833 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT09 APY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 66,833 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 66,832 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 13 Mar 2024 63,542 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 61,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Mar 2023 61,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 58,348 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 55,970 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 50,248 miles

Nearside & Offside Rear Brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 47,685 miles

Some corrosion to offside rear metal brake pipe at fixing point to rear subframe

Pass 5 Jul 2017 45,612 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 44,468 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 44,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 42,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 38,314 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 31,393 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 22,704 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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FT09 APY is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 APY, 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 APY registered?

FT09 APY is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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