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MF09 DYW

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

85,788 mi
Last recorded85,788 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 DYW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 85,788 miles

Front n/s and o/s shockers heavily corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2025 85,784 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 83,686 miles

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

both rear bumper lower support brackets broken/corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2024 83,681 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

both rear bumper lower support brackets broken/corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2023 81,692 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear lower bumper bar support brackets broken/corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2023 81,860 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear lower bumper bar support brackets broken/corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2022 79,675 miles

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

rear axle corroded

rear bumper bar support brackets corroded away

Fail 1 Nov 2022 79,671 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

rear bumper bar support brackets corroded away

Pass 26 Oct 2021 77,330 miles

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

rear axle corroded

rear bumper support brackets corroded away

Pass 6 Nov 2020 75,413 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 75,389 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 17 May 2019 73,435 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 73,435 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2018 71,873 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 71,873 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 70,416 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 68,860 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 67,774 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 66,616 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 65,066 miles

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)

Fail 16 May 2013 65,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.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)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 54,020 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 54,019 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 DYW is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DYW, 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 DYW is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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