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OE09 RNV

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,948 mi
Last recorded72,948 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE09 RNV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 72,948 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 72,015 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 71,430 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 66,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, legal limit is 1.6mm (also starting to perish) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, legal limit is 1.6mm (also starting to perish) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 61,479 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 58,916 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 49,392 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 49,392 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 32,395 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively on both sides offside more so (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 32,390 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively on both sides offside more so (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 May 2017 30,789 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 29,159 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 26,007 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 22,542 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 18,147 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 13,504 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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OE09 RNV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 RNV, 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 RNV registered?

OE09 RNV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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