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LC09 LOA

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,048 mi
Last recorded81,048 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 LOA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 81,048 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 79,684 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 79,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 77,650 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 76,351 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 76,351 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 74,802 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 74,802 miles

Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 72,121 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 70,520 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 70,520 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2018 68,021 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 56,890 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 56,890 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 53,348 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 51,079 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)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 41,184 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 21,883 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 21,774 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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LC09 LOA 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 68.4%.

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 LC09 LOA, 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

How do I check the history of LC09 LOA?

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What year was LC09 LOA registered?

LC09 LOA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 21 August 2009.

Is LC09 LOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC09 LOA shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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