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N20 LAF

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,850 mi
Last recorded56,850 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 LAF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 56,850 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 56,842 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 55,393 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 49,088 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 44,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 38,193 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 38,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 33,455 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 30,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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 29 May 2019 30,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 29,779 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 28,809 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 22,911 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 22,439 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 21,314 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 21,314 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 20,629 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 18,247 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 18,239 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 18,239 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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N20 LAF is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N20 LAF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N20 LAF registered?

N20 LAF is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is N20 LAF safe to buy?

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