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L11 YAL

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

14,706 mi
Last recorded14,706 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 YAL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 14,706 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))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 14,706 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 13,589 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 12,350 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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 11,351 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 11,349 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 10,961 miles

offside rear wheel tight to turn by hand

Pass 16 Nov 2020 10,530 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 9,341 miles

under trays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 3 May 2019 9,323 miles

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

under trays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 2 May 2018 8,645 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 7,941 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 7,116 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 6,044 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 5,032 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 4,197 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 3,012 miles

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Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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L11 YAL is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 L11 YAL, 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 L11 YAL registered?

L11 YAL is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 23 May 2009.

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The MOT history for L11 YAL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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