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FT09 ARO

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,064 mi
Last recorded97,064 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT09 ARO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 97,064 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))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 97,061 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working in the wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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 8 Aug 2023 90,899 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 90,897 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 81,345 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 81,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 77,297 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 73,857 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 72,199 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 72,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 65,903 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 61,013 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 58,639 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 54,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

rear engine stabilizer mount starting to perish

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2015 54,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

rear engine stabilizer mount starting to perish

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2014 47,863 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Fail 22 Nov 2014 47,863 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 24 Jul 2013 35,391 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 35,344 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 29,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ARO is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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