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PF09 CXW

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,911 mi
Last recorded73,911 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF09 CXW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 73,911 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2026 73,911 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2025 72,042 miles

Engine mounting worn

Fail 24 Sep 2025 72,042 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine mounting worn

Pass 7 Oct 2024 69,528 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 65,765 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 62,126 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 58,881 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 56,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads hard to see appear worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 52,435 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 52,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2018 48,041 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 46,622 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 44,378 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 42,331 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 42,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 39,907 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 39,907 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 39,428 miles

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

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

nial in o/s/f tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2013 21,461 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 7,696 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 7,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light is on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PF09 CXW is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PF09 CXW, 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 PF09 CXW registered?

PF09 CXW is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is PF09 CXW safe to buy?

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