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MW09 OBA

2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,878 mi
Last recorded68,878 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe44,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW09 OBA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 68,878 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 68,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 58,433 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 50,397 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 45,937 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 44,789 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 43,518 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 42,725 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 40,362 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 38,495 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 38,482 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 37,739 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 37,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 29,485 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 29,485 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 25,666 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 21,586 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 16,246 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

slight play in n/s/f bearing

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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MW09 OBA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 44,599 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW09 OBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MW09 OBA registered?

MW09 OBA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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