CarVerify

Free Car Check

MF09 DZA

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

58,099 mi
Last recorded58,099 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Smart (mcc)
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 DZA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 58,099 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 57,987 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 57,650 miles

front brake discs corroded/worn

front suspension arm corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2024 57,650 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded/worn

front suspension arm corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2022 57,633 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 57,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 57,537 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 57,537 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 56,493 miles

EML on

Fail 9 Aug 2017 56,493 miles

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

EML on

Pass 23 May 2016 52,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

covers fitted

engine management lamp illuminated

misfire

Pass 28 May 2015 49,893 miles

eml light on

Pass 29 May 2014 45,562 miles

eml light on

Fail 29 May 2014 45,562 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

eml light on

Pass 22 Mar 2013 32,534 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)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 22,634 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 22,634 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MF09 DZA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DZA, 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 DZA?

You can check the full history of MF09 DZA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MF09 DZA registered?

MF09 DZA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 18 March 2009.

Is MF09 DZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF09 DZA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MF09 DZA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MF09 DZA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.