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LC09 LZW

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,357 mi
Last recorded63,357 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 LZW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2026 63,357 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 61,785 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 61,613 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 60,557 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 56,042 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 56,042 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 43,964 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre cut to sidewall

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 43,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre cut to sidewall

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 27,597 miles

Offside side repeater lens missing

Fail 11 Jul 2019 27,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside side repeater lens missing

Pass 15 Jun 2018 25,659 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 23,803 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 22,065 miles

Front Both tyres have slight deteriorated tread

Nearside Rear tyre slight deteriorated tread

Pass 26 May 2015 20,287 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 18,683 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 17,229 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 15,058 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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LC09 LZW is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LC09 LZW, 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 LC09 LZW registered?

LC09 LZW is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 4 June 2009.

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The MOT history for LC09 LZW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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