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FY09 DXO

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

30,933 mi
Last recorded30,933 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 30,933 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2026 30,873 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 29,220 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 29,219 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BRAKE DISCS CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 28,698 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper crash bar heavily corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 28,698 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper crash bar heavily corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 27,840 miles

rear crossmember heavily corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2020 27,098 miles

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

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

rear crossmember heavily corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2019 26,301 miles

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

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

rear bumper mounting bracket heavily corroded passenger side

Fail 6 Nov 2019 26,301 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 24,552 miles

both rear tyres cracking in the outer sidewalls

Pass 11 Nov 2017 22,822 miles

both rear tyres cracking in the outer sidewalls

Pass 10 Nov 2016 21,214 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 17,811 miles

some travel to footbrake

Pass 4 Dec 2014 14,029 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 9,303 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 7,821 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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FY09 DXO is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DXO, 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 DXO registered?

FY09 DXO is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 12 March 2009.

Is FY09 DXO safe to buy?

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