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LL09 TGE

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

96,157 mi
Last recorded96,157 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL09 TGE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 96,157 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 95,968 miles

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

Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 92,791 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 92,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 92,018 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 92,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2022 88,232 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 88,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 83,025 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre Tread Getting Low on Inner Edges Nearside Rear

Fail 22 Feb 2021 83,025 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre Tread Getting Low on Inner Edges Nearside Rear

Pass 19 Mar 2020 76,212 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 69,936 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 59,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 47,014 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 47,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut also close to legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut also close to legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 37,894 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 27,610 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 18,457 miles

Front tyres perished

Rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Sep 2013 18,457 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front tyres perished

Rear tyres perished

Fail 25 Sep 2012 13,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 13,837 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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LL09 TGE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LL09 TGE, 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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LL09 TGE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 7 August 2009.

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