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PF09 DCO

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

79,398 mi
Last recorded79,398 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF09 DCO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 79,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn close to markers

Fail 10 Jan 2026 79,391 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre worn close to markers

Pass 10 Dec 2024 78,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner driveshaft oil seal leaking slightly

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 76,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.6mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 76,174 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.6mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 75,236 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper hi level brake light not working.

Nearside Front indicator repeater loose

under trays obscuring components

Pass 10 Jan 2022 66,257 miles

Outer sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2022 66,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Outer sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2021 57,167 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on both edges tread @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also bold inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also bold inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 57,162 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also bold on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on both edges tread @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also bold inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also bold inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 51,578 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Under vehicle covers fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2020 51,578 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2019 47,641 miles

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

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

Outer sill covers and under trays fitted

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 47,641 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Outer sill covers and under trays fitted

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 43,788 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Plastic under trays fitted

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 40,917 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 38,615 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 38,615 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2015 32,362 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 29,717 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 26,130 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2013 26,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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 DCO is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PF09 DCO, 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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PF09 DCO is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 August 2009.

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