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MF09 DXR

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

34,851 mi
Last recorded34,851 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 DXR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 34,851 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 34,190 miles

both rear bumper mounts corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2025 34,188 miles

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

both rear bumper mounts corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2024 33,358 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 32,514 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 31,710 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 31,274 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 30,934 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 51,642 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2019 51,642 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

fan belt badley worn

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2018 29,768 miles

under shields fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2018 29,767 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

under shields fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2017 28,926 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 28,926 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/60/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/55/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (euro type fit) (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 27,516 miles

all four tyres getting low and perishing

Pass 13 Aug 2015 25,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre is starting to crack and perish

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2015 25,544 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre is starting to crack and perish

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2014 21,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 21,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2014 21,627 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 20,254 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 17,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 DXR is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DXR, 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 MF09 DXR registered?

MF09 DXR is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 21 March 2009.

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