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LR09 OUE

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,465 mi
Last recorded38,465 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 OUE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 38,465 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 38,465 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 37,580 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 37,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 34,798 miles

Both headlamps are dim and have poor beam images

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2023 33,573 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2022 33,026 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 33,026 miles

Emissions not tested due to oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 27,680 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 27,470 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 24,896 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipe brakes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 23,352 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Oil leak Oil leak from engine area ()

Fail 22 Mar 2018 23,352 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Oil leak Oil leak from engine area ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 21,616 miles

Nearside seatbelt is twisted

Fail 15 Feb 2017 21,616 miles

Nearside seatbelt is twisted

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 18,371 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 15,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres started too crack

Pass 26 Apr 2014 15,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres started too crack

Pass 8 Apr 2013 12,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side rear tyre start too crack

off side rear tyre has cut

Fail 4 May 2012 10,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 10,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LR09 OUE 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 66.7%.

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 LR09 OUE, 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

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What year was LR09 OUE registered?

LR09 OUE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 21 March 2009.

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