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FY09 URO

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

35,827 mi
Last recorded35,827 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 URO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 35,827 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 29,314 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 29,169 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 29,168 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 28,517 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 27,750 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 27,240 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 27,240 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 26,285 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 26,285 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 24,763 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 23,674 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 23,055 miles

all 4 tyres aged & cracking

Pass 13 Jan 2016 21,412 miles

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 13 Jan 2015 17,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both outer c/v boots split

Pass 13 Jan 2015 17,613 miles

both outer c/v boots split

Pass 14 Jan 2014 13,248 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 8,907 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 5,508 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 URO is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 URO, 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

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What year was FY09 URO registered?

FY09 URO is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is FY09 URO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY09 URO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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