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MT09 LPV

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,288 mi
Last recorded98,288 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 LPV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 98,288 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 87,723 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 77,891 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 77,749 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 75,717 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 75,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 59,251 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 43,421 miles

Offside dip beam head light slightly dim

Fail 9 Jun 2018 43,421 miles

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

Offside dip beam head light slightly dim

Pass 26 May 2017 26,582 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 21,741 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 15,335 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 10,744 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 4,149 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 1,748 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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MT09 LPV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MT09 LPV, 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

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What year was MT09 LPV registered?

MT09 LPV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 7 July 2009.

Is MT09 LPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT09 LPV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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