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N121 MAU

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

54,960 mi
Last recorded54,960 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 MAU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 54,960 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic under trays fitted now allowing to view all components

surface corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2025 53,458 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 20 Aug 2025 53,358 miles

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

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 3 Sep 2024 47,945 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 2 Sep 2024 47,939 miles

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

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 25 Aug 2023 43,645 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 41,402 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 41,402 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 38,147 miles

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

n/s ball joint seal split.

Fail 10 Feb 2021 38,147 miles

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

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

n/s ball joint seal split.

Pass 6 Feb 2020 37,149 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 34,747 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2019 34,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2018 32,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished and cracked on outer edge of tread and worn on inner edge of tread

Offside Front Tyre perished and cracked on outer edge of tread and worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2018 32,669 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre perished and cracked on outer edge of tread and worn on inner edge of tread

Offside Front Tyre perished and cracked on outer edge of tread and worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2017 30,764 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 18,119 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 18,119 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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N121 MAU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N121 MAU, 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 N121 MAU registered?

N121 MAU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 6 April 2009.

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