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MV09 DXW

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,342 mi
Last recorded75,342 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV09 DXW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 75,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking side wall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking side wall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 75,340 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking side wall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking side wall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 68,651 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 64,931 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 57,451 miles

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))

Fail 18 May 2023 57,382 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 exhaust/emissions possibly partially blocked by soot/waste or lack of running. (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracked/aged

Offside Front tyre slightly cracked/aged

Pass 28 May 2022 56,555 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine/gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front suspension top mounts have slight movement

Fail 28 May 2022 56,555 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine/gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

both front suspension top mounts have slight movement

Pass 14 May 2021 55,071 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 55,071 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 53,794 miles

Both front tyres deteriorating and cracking in the tread areas.

Offside Front Anti-Roll- Bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

Offside Rear Tyre inner slight side wall damage.

Rear Gear box mount bush deteriorating.

Fail 4 Jun 2020 53,920 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both front tyres deteriorating and cracking in the tread areas.

Offside Front Anti-Roll- Bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

Offside Rear Tyre inner slight side wall damage.

Rear Gear box mount bush deteriorating.

Fail 13 May 2020 53,792 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Front Gearbox mounting defective rubber bush deteriorated

Front washers only just provide enough liquid on screen

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut Top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 52,660 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre is starting to split

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 May 2019 52,658 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre is starting to split

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 May 2018 51,167 miles

Central Front Lower engine mount

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coil ( glow plug ) light on dash

Fail 24 May 2018 51,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower engine mount

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coil ( glow plug ) light on dash

Pass 6 Jun 2017 48,715 miles

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

covers fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2017 48,704 miles

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2016 47,902 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 47,603 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 45,464 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 43,129 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 35,724 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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MV09 DXW is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MV09 DXW, 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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MV09 DXW is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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