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LM09 SYE

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,256 mi
Last recorded69,256 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 SYE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 69,256 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 67,967 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 67,942 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 65,087 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 12 Jun 2020 62,038 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 11 Jun 2020 62,037 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 31 May 2019 58,270 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 31 May 2019 58,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 15 Jun 2018 52,435 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 20 Jun 2017 46,004 miles

EML on

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 22 Jun 2016 38,862 miles

cracking in sidewall of o/s/f tyre.

Pass 19 Jun 2015 36,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre outer sidewall cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2014 32,211 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 21 Jun 2013 23,052 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 15,928 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

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LM09 SYE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LM09 SYE, 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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LM09 SYE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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