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FY09 DXR

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,577 mi
Last recorded80,577 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 DXR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 80,577 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2025 79,393 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 76,087 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 73,289 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 70,017 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 65,871 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 64,630 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 63,949 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 61,073 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 61,073 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 58,668 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 56,994 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2015 52,109 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 7 Dec 2015 52,109 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Nov 2014 47,437 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 42,981 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 42,535 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 34,838 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have low remaining tread depth

Pass 15 Aug 2012 34,838 miles

both rear tyres have low remaining tread depth

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 DXR is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY09 DXR?

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What year was FY09 DXR registered?

FY09 DXR is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 18 March 2009.

Is FY09 DXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY09 DXR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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