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LT09 LMV

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,366 mi
Last recorded62,366 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 LMV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 62,366 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 62,362 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 58,609 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 58,601 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 54,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 51,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 50,598 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 50,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dip beam led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dip beam led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 47,734 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 46,224 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 37,381 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 30,150 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 30,150 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 28,124 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 24,425 miles

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

both front tyres and offside rear tyre deteriating

both front wheels and offside rear wheel slightly distorted

Pass 14 Mar 2015 17,648 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 25,654 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 25,654 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 12,979 miles

nearside front road wheel inner bead damaged

nearside rear road wheel damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2012 10,181 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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LT09 LMV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LT09 LMV, 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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LT09 LMV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 14 March 2009.

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