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MT09 LPY

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

55,190 mi
Last recorded55,190 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 LPY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 55,190 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 50,249 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 38,131 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 32,754 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 27,343 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 23,035 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 18,240 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jul 2017 16,529 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 14,814 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 12,960 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 12,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 11,257 miles

oil leak from sump pan gasket

Fail 18 Jul 2014 11,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from sump pan gasket

Pass 23 Jul 2013 9,035 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 7,079 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
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MT09 LPY is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LPY, 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 LPY registered?

MT09 LPY is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 14 July 2009.

Is MT09 LPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT09 LPY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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