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FY09 DXH

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

56,448 mi
Last recorded56,448 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 DXH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 56,448 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 56,446 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 48,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 42,348 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 42,348 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 39,786 miles

Offside Front top strut mounting slightly sizeded

n/s/f shock absorber slight leak

Fail 17 Jul 2023 39,781 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (bent) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (bent) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f shock absorber slight leak

Pass 6 Jun 2022 37,534 miles

cover sills shields

Pass 22 Jul 2021 36,729 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 36,729 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken pair (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 34,814 miles

under trays and very slight corrosion off side rear brake pipe and all tyres very slight perished

Pass 16 Aug 2019 33,764 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe very slight corrosion

under trays

Pass 9 Aug 2018 32,803 miles

under covers and slight corrosion off side rear brake pipe

Pass 5 Jul 2017 30,436 miles

under trays and slight corrosion off side rear brake pipe

Pass 18 Mar 2016 26,313 miles

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

under trays

Pass 25 Mar 2015 23,012 miles

Oil leak

near side front tyre has deep cut

wipres worn

Fail 25 Mar 2015 23,012 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Oil leak

near side front tyre has deep cut

wipres worn

Pass 16 Apr 2014 20,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 17,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2012 14,612 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 14,571 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 DXH is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 FY09 DXH, 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 FY09 DXH registered?

FY09 DXH is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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