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MF09 DXL

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,270 mi
Last recorded54,270 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 DXL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 54,270 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 53,344 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 49,319 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 49,311 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 44,121 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 40,534 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 37,569 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 37,366 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 37,356 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 37,347 miles

Central Front Lower under trays fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2018 37,341 miles

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

Central Front Lower under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2017 37,176 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 33,819 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and showing slight cracks to side walls (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

Pass 9 Oct 2015 25,474 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 23,603 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)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 20,410 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 16,554 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight oil leak near gearbox

Pass 23 Feb 2013 16,554 miles

slight oil leak near gearbox

Fail 10 Mar 2012 12,734 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 12,734 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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MF09 DXL is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MF09 DXL, 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

How do I check the history of MF09 DXL?

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What year was MF09 DXL registered?

MF09 DXL is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 11 March 2009.

Is MF09 DXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF09 DXL shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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