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FT09 ARU

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,413 mi
Last recorded36,413 miles
Recorded on15 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 ARU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 36,413 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 34,829 miles

hand brake lever have travel but not excessive

Pass 18 Apr 2024 33,046 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 31,228 miles

Both front tyres cracking/perished.

Pass 19 Apr 2022 29,193 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 28,163 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 26,202 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 26,198 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 26,198 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 26,005 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 25,994 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam dull.... (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear tyre perished....

Pass 26 May 2017 25,693 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre inner shoulder

Rear 2 x tyres slightly perished....

Pass 9 Jun 2016 25,249 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 24,690 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 24,463 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 24,463 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 12,450 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 10,278 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ARU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ARU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FT09 ARU registered?

FT09 ARU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 13 August 2009.

Is FT09 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT09 ARU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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