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JJ09 ART

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,167 mi
Last recorded61,167 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ09 ART
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 61,167 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 59,453 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 57,549 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

nearside rear tyre starting to crack/perish

Pass 28 Jan 2023 47,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2022 42,041 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 41,606 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 39,691 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 39,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wing indicator loose

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 37,225 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 37,225 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken dangerous (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 35,011 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Jun 2017 34,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 33,024 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 28,110 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 28,057 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 25,589 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 25,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2013 21,941 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 18,885 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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JJ09 ART is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc 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 JJ09 ART, 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 JJ09 ART registered?

JJ09 ART is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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