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OE09 RKO

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,000 mi
Last recorded60,000 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE09 RKO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 60,000 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 54,725 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 54,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 52,869 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2023 50,542 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 48,761 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 46,778 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 45,014 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 42,447 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 38,921 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 38,920 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 38,171 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 38,171 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 31,624 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 28,150 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 21,646 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 16,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres starting to perish

engine light on

Pass 24 Jul 2013 13,200 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 13,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 8,762 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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OE09 RKO is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver 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 OE09 RKO, 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 OE09 RKO registered?

OE09 RKO is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 July 2009.

Is OE09 RKO safe to buy?

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