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LC09 VNS

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

70,513 mi
Last recorded70,513 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 70,513 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2026 70,489 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 69,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 69,824 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 67,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 67,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 66,816 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 65,116 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 63,326 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 61,415 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 58,895 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 55,849 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 47,738 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 41,338 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 36,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 29,808 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 22,850 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 VNS is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol 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 LC09 VNS, 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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LC09 VNS is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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