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LT09 LJJ

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

74,284 mi
Last recorded74,284 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 LJJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 74,284 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 74,153 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 74,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 73,782 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 63,548 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 63,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 52,750 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 49,679 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 49,679 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 49,187 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 42,223 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 42,179 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 41,432 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 40,106 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jun 2015 38,174 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 38,174 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 29,975 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 20,012 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 20,012 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 12,136 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 11,919 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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LT09 LJJ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LT09 LJJ, 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 LT09 LJJ registered?

LT09 LJJ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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