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OY09 VMA

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,547 mi
Last recorded96,547 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 VMA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 96,547 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 91,207 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 91,192 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2023 90,723 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 88,691 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

covers fitted to outer sills & under side

Fail 12 Jul 2022 88,691 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

covers fitted to outer sills & under side

Pass 14 Jul 2021 78,912 miles

covers fitted under vehicle

outer sills covered

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 78,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested headlamp insecure (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

covers fitted under vehicle

outer sills covered

Pass 17 Jul 2020 71,025 miles

Nearside wiper blade slightly deterrated

covers fitted to to outer sills & under side

Pass 10 Jul 2019 60,068 miles

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

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

covers fitted to outersills

covers fitted to underside

Pass 25 Jul 2018 53,967 miles

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

Rear number plate deteriorating

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring full view of componants

outer sill panels obscured by plastic covers

Fail 25 Jul 2018 53,967 miles

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Rear number plate deteriorating

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring full view of componants

outer sill panels obscured by plastic covers

Pass 14 Jul 2017 49,211 miles

N/S/R Wheel bent on inner part of rim

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

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2017 49,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake pads getting low

N/S/R Wheel bent on inner part of rim

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

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2016 44,735 miles

N/S/R Wheel bent on inner part of rim

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2016 44,735 miles

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

N/S/R Wheel bent on inner part of rim

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2015 36,548 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 28,685 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 21,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 17,133 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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OY09 VMA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OY09 VMA, 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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OY09 VMA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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