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FY09 VWM

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,791 mi
Last recorded56,791 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 VWM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 56,791 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre NOT REPAIRABLE ()

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 56,791 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre NOT REPAIRABLE ()

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 47,713 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Front and Rear (0.1 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 47,713 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Front and Rear (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 44,674 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 44,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 42,722 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 42,721 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 40,303 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 40,302 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 38,271 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 36,552 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 36,496 miles

Offside rear bumper mount corroded through

Pass 23 Jan 2018 36,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 35,555 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 33,846 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 31,705 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 29,122 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 26,877 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 26,877 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 24,384 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 VWM is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VWM, 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 VWM registered?

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

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