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FV09 LME

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Grey Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,637 mi
Last recorded99,637 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 LME
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 99,637 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 96,449 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 96,449 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 92,637 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 92,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 90,547 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 83,641 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 75,456 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 73,884 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 72,022 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 72,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2018 66,660 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 66,660 miles

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

Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 57,907 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 49,564 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 49,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 19 Jun 2015 45,965 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 45,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 41,341 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 41,341 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 34,254 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 21,796 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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FV09 LME is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Grey with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FV09 LME, 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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FV09 LME is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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