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LD09 RCV

2009 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,555 mi
Last recorded73,555 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto50,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 RCV
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 73,555 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 72,356 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 72,356 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 65,833 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2022

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both headlamps (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 61,411 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 61,411 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 57,367 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 52,012 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 52,010 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 49,944 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 46,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 43,225 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 May 2014 33,650 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 22,737 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto?

Based on 3,569 MOT tests across 304 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
3,405
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
304
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24
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LD09 RCV is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 50,718 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD09 RCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LD09 RCV registered?

LD09 RCV is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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