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LT09 LNU

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,486 mi
Last recorded86,486 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 86,486 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of various items

Pass 16 Oct 2024 83,445 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 81,620 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 79,754 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 77,451 miles

Under vehicle cover fitted obscuring view of some items

Pass 10 Oct 2020 75,380 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 72,946 miles

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring view of some items

Fail 14 Oct 2019 72,918 miles

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

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring view of some items

Pass 17 Oct 2018 69,438 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 66,317 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 63,553 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 57,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 49,384 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Oct 2014 49,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 41,815 miles

Nail in offside front tyre and tread worn unevenly and cut on outer wall

Nearside front tyre tread worn unevenly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2012 34,319 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 34,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 LNU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LNU, 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 LT09 LNU registered?

LT09 LNU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 8 June 2009.

Is LT09 LNU safe to buy?

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