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LT09 CXY

2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,298 mi
Last recorded61,298 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe44,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 CXY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 61,298 miles

engine chassis covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2025 59,744 miles

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 59,739 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 57,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

full underbody covers fitted n/a/a

Pass 12 Aug 2022 55,445 miles

both front tyres over 10 years old n/s2001 o/s 2002

chassis and sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2021 53,520 miles

Nearside Front year code 2001

Offside Front year code 2002

Pass 10 Aug 2020 51,987 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 49,875 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 46,865 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 44,524 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 41,638 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 39,878 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 36,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front pads 75%

Pass 25 Feb 2013 33,191 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)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 25,261 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 25,261 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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LT09 CXY is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 44,599 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LT09 CXY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LT09 CXY registered?

LT09 CXY is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 5 March 2009.

Is LT09 CXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT09 CXY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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