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LT09 LRY

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,890 mi
Last recorded106,890 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 106,890 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 106,890 miles

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 102,388 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 102,385 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 99,525 miles

Offside Front coil spring very close to fouling inner arch, possibly fitted upside down

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap outer door trim missing

Fail 6 Mar 2024 99,525 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring very close to fouling inner arch, possibly fitted upside down

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap outer door trim missing

Pass 20 Mar 2023 96,605 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view - chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Front suspension and rear subframe corroding

Fuel flap missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear washer inoperative

Fail 27 Feb 2023 96,598 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn -Both rubber mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction - stickers removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view - chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Front suspension and rear subframe corroding

Fuel flap missing

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect - Aim & pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 95,428 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both and has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all springs shock and brake pipes slightly corroded

all under body cover fitted

tyres slightly perish

Pass 15 Mar 2021 88,821 miles

offside front suspension top mounting creaking

small chip in the front windscreen

Pass 24 Mar 2020 80,395 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 69,543 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 57,111 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 45,761 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 34,449 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 29,569 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2015 29,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2014 23,135 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 15,213 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 15,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2012 4,343 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 LRY 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 71.4%.

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 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 LRY, 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 LRY is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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