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OE09 VSM

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,649 mi
Last recorded96,649 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE09 VSM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 96,649 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 95,290 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 89,875 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 89,836 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 80,009 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 9 Sep 2022 80,009 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 18 Aug 2021 69,727 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 69,726 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 67,700 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 65,295 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 63,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside wiper smeary

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 May 2018 63,264 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside wiper smeary

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 57,881 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 53,493 miles

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 47,888 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 42,090 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 42,090 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 33,619 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 23,873 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 VSM is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VSM, 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 VSM registered?

OE09 VSM is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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