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LL09 TKU

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,894 mi
Last recorded94,894 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL09 TKU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2026 94,894 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2026 94,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 89,148 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 84,388 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 84,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 78,011 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 74,368 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 74,368 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 74,267 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 74,267 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 74,067 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 74,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 65,380 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 49,500 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 49,500 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 33,678 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre worn enevenly

Pass 6 Dec 2013 17,866 miles

nail in offside rear tyre and tyre damaged on inner side wall

Fail 6 Dec 2013 17,866 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nail in offside rear tyre and tyre damaged on inner side wall

Pass 17 Nov 2012 14,340 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 13,031 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 TKU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TKU, 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 TKU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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