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FY09 DWE

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

61,642 mi
Last recorded61,642 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 DWE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 61,642 miles

Front Wipers slightly smearing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 61,642 miles

Front Wipers slightly smearing

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 61,429 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 60,812 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 59,414 miles

x2 rear brakes lightly binding.

Pass 3 Nov 2021 57,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake binding lightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 56,780 miles

Rear Baumper bar brackets holled corroded both sides rear

Fail 24 Nov 2020 56,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Baumper bar brackets holled corroded both sides rear

Pass 14 Mar 2020 60,078 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 52,510 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 47,059 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 47,059 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 40,410 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 40,410 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement o/s rear brake binding (3.5.1k)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 40,410 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement o/s rear brake binding (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 39,565 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 39,565 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 38,130 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 35,853 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 35,852 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 33,445 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 30,738 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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FY09 DWE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol 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 FY09 DWE, 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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FY09 DWE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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