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LD09 LKU

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,432 mi
Last recorded70,432 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 LKU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 70,432 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge & has a nail (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust box knocking on frame

Fail 29 Apr 2026 70,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords excessive cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge & has a nail (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust box knocking on frame

Pass 29 Apr 2025 66,281 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 66,281 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 65,984 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and n/s/r cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise exhaust heatshield rattaling

Pass 27 Apr 2023 65,276 miles

advise clutch rattling and worn (crunching in reverse)

Pass 21 Apr 2022 63,323 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 63,323 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 59,731 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 59,731 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 57,613 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 57,613 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 55,694 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Nov 2017 53,605 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 52,285 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 43,648 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 43,648 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 272,857 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 10 Oct 2013 26,416 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 18,816 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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LD09 LKU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LD09 LKU, 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 LD09 LKU registered?

LD09 LKU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 15 April 2009.

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