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L4 FTC

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

47,404 mi
Last recorded47,404 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 FTC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 47,404 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 43,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount and bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 38,120 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 33,804 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 27,626 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 20,578 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 16,233 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre walls cracking

Fail 25 Jun 2018 16,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

o/s and n/s front tyre walls cracking

Pass 6 Jul 2017 15,049 miles

Front Both front tyres age cracks

Pass 22 Jul 2016 13,819 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 13,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 13,404 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 11,649 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 9,434 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 6,441 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
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L4 FTC is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 L4 FTC, 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 L4 FTC registered?

L4 FTC is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is L4 FTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L4 FTC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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