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LM09 SXX

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,189 mi
Last recorded57,189 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 SXX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2026 57,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure bulb holder insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge, cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

seatbelts retracting slowly

Pass 30 Jun 2025 50,874 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 48,649 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 43,573 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 42,050 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 40,699 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 39,629 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 39,629 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 36,668 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 34,032 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 34,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2017 32,356 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 30,840 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 May 2016 30,840 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2015 27,607 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 26,063 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 26,010 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 24,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2012 23,643 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 23,643 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 23,621 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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LM09 SXX is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LM09 SXX, 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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What year was LM09 SXX registered?

LM09 SXX is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 4 June 2009.

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