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L17 DEC

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,275 mi
Last recorded78,275 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 DEC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 78,275 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 75,398 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2024 75,394 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2023 72,087 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 72,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 68,131 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view to centre fine crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 63,515 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 58,140 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 54,565 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 49,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 43,854 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Dec 2017 43,847 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (arm) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 41,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 38,306 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 33,441 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 33,441 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 25,440 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 16,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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L17 DEC is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L17 DEC, 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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L17 DEC is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 19 December 2009.

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