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MT09 LRK

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

31,599 mi
Last recorded31,599 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 31,599 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 31,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 31,564 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 31,550 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 31,465 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 31,407 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 31,284 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 30,985 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 29,529 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 28,491 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 28,489 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 25,957 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 23,834 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 22,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Outer sill covers sensor

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2014 20,128 miles

Both rear tyres showings signs of fatigue(surface cracks sidewalls)

Nearside rear brakes binding slightly (does not affect RBT results)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 20,128 miles

Both rear tyres showings signs of fatigue(surface cracks sidewalls)

Nearside rear brakes binding slightly (does not affect RBT results)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2014 19,944 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 19,944 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 15,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill trim covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2013 15,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill trim covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 13,562 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 LRK is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LRK, 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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What year was MT09 LRK registered?

MT09 LRK is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 4 July 2009.

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The MOT history for MT09 LRK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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