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OV09 MZT

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

47,422 mi
Last recorded47,422 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV09 MZT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 47,422 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened At limit of advisory. Brake performance is becoming effected. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad appears lowest and both are wearing faster due to condition of disc and binding caliper. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded near to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively At limit of advisory. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Foremost bush retaining collar is very corroded. At limit of advisory. Rearmost collar is also corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 46,932 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Solar charger (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arm foremost bush retaining collar corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 46,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracked to the point where cords are visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Solar charger (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arm foremost bush retaining collar corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 46,492 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Solar charger. (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arm foremost mount has corrosion to bush collar. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 46,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Lower arm foremost mount has corroded though bush housing collar. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Solar charger. (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arm foremost mount has corrosion to bush collar. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 45,668 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 44,752 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 44,752 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 43,969 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 42,693 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 42,354 miles

both rear Tyre starting to crack and perish

Fail 13 Jun 2018 42,339 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

both rear Tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 19 Jun 2017 39,938 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 34,014 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 28,844 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 22,529 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 17,245 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 17,245 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 12,692 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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OV09 MZT is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc 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 OV09 MZT, 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 OV09 MZT registered?

OV09 MZT is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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