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LG09 MKM

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,030 mi
Last recorded95,030 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 MKM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 95,030 miles

Nearside headlamp reduced light output

Offside headlamp mounting defective

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

Rear washer not working

Fail 10 Feb 2026 95,030 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside headlamp reduced light output

Offside headlamp mounting defective

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

Rear washer not working

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 90,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside headlamp has some mounts broken but still secure

Pass 29 Feb 2024 88,158 miles

Offside headlamp has some mounts broken but still secure

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 88,158 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside headlamp has some mounts broken but still secure

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 84,432 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 84,432 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 77,279 miles

under trays covering everything under vehicle

Fail 24 Feb 2022 77,279 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

under trays covering everything under vehicle

Pass 18 Feb 2021 68,770 miles

Front steering and braking components hidden by under tray

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

front to rear metal brake pipes hidden by under tray

Pass 2 Mar 2020 63,299 miles

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

Offside Front headlamp damaged and slightly loose.

Fail 2 Mar 2020 63,299 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front headlamp damaged and slightly loose.

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 58,408 miles

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

Offside headlamp damaged.

Fail 27 Feb 2019 58,408 miles

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

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

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

Offside headlamp damaged.

Pass 20 Feb 2018 52,883 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 52,883 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 48,303 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 48,303 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 43,112 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 43,112 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 35,085 miles

both wiper blades splitting

Pass 21 Feb 2014 29,578 miles

n/s/f tyre has outer sidewall damage

Fail 21 Feb 2014 29,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre has outer sidewall damage

Pass 2 Mar 2013 19,716 miles

nearside front tyre has outer sidewall damage not through to chords

Pass 22 May 2012 12,343 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 10,142 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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LG09 MKM is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 LG09 MKM, 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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LG09 MKM is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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