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MF09 DXS

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,635 mi
Last recorded69,635 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 69,635 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 67,048 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2024 67,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 64,562 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 64,562 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 62,157 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 62,156 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 61,194 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 61,176 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 56,124 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 54,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Fail 30 May 2019 54,046 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Insecure (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Pass 22 May 2018 52,879 miles

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

Front Winter tyres fitted to front wheels at time of test

Fail 18 May 2018 52,879 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure O/S Door mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Front Winter tyres fitted to front wheels at time of test

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured Slightly blue LED fitted (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 20 May 2017 50,584 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 42,752 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 35,684 miles

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

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

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

Small cracks in both rear outer tyre walls.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 26,327 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Offside mirror insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2013 21,716 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on outer edge

Fail 6 Jun 2013 21,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

both rear tyres cracking on outer edge

Pass 19 Jun 2012 13,696 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 13,256 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 DXS is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc 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 DXS, 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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MF09 DXS is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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