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FT09 CYU

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,933 mi
Last recorded90,933 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT09 CYU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 90,933 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2025 90,735 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 90,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 90,506 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2023 90,310 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 90,309 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 89,916 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 88,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 88,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 74,739 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 74,739 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 65,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Oil leak oil sump corrosion and lecking oil

Fail 29 Jul 2016 65,467 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Oil leak oil sump corrosion and lecking oil

Pass 24 Jul 2015 55,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wipres worn

Fail 24 Jul 2015 55,651 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wipres worn

Fail 29 Jul 2014 43,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 43,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 34,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres geting low

wipres worn

Pass 3 Aug 2012 26,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Aug 2012 26,128 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 CYU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CYU, 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 CYU registered?

FT09 CYU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 8 August 2009.

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