CarVerify

Free Car Check

LG09 MKV

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

90,779 mi
Last recorded90,779 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Smart (mcc)
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 MKV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 90,779 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 88,711 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 84,790 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 80,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged INNER EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X 2 REAR TYRES OUTTER EDGE CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 73,689 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 69,277 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 66,873 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 62,611 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 62,611 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 54,305 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 45,858 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 38,812 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 31,394 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 24,411 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 19,764 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 18,659 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LG09 MKV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LG09 MKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LG09 MKV?

You can check the full history of LG09 MKV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LG09 MKV registered?

LG09 MKV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 9 March 2009.

Is LG09 MKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG09 MKV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LG09 MKV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LG09 MKV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.