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MT09 LRL

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,740 mi
Last recorded86,740 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 LRL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 86,740 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 86,740 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted both badly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively arm defective not touching screen also n/s wiper split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired both outer plastic covering sill insecure (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 83,068 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 83,031 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 78,237 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 78,234 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 72,677 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 58,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked/perished 155/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked/perished 155/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 58,199 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/55R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked/perished 155/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked/perished 155/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Wear & lift in top shock bearing/mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 46,600 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 39,445 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 37,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 37,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 33,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 30,042 miles

both front tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Pass 11 Jul 2016 25,261 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2016 25,261 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2015 21,761 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 18,779 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 15,200 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 11,260 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 LRL is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MT09 LRL, 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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MT09 LRL is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 8 July 2009.

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