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OE09 RTO

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Green Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

49,785 mi
Last recorded49,785 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE09 RTO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 49,785 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 49,720 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 49,705 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 49,335 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 48,259 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 45,130 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 43,472 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 39,780 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 39,780 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 33,919 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 28,769 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 28,769 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 22,703 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2015 22,703 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2014 16,462 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 14,988 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 11,727 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 11,727 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 RTO is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Green with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OE09 RTO, 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 OE09 RTO registered?

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

Is OE09 RTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE09 RTO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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