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PF09 DCY

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,159 mi
Last recorded115,159 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 115,159 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Sep 2025 110,464 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2024 106,033 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 101,657 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Pass 16 Sep 2022 97,376 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 93,538 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2020 90,854 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2020 90,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened corroded/breaking away where bush is attached (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has deep cut can see cords when folded back with blunt instrument 175 55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened corroded/breaking away where bush is attached (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 88,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 88,178 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 81,781 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 81,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 76,222 miles

Central Rear BRAKE LIGHT INOP

EML LIGHT ON

Fail 24 Jul 2017 76,222 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Central Rear BRAKE LIGHT INOP

EML LIGHT ON

Pass 2 Jul 2016 58,328 miles

EML On

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Jul 2016 58,328 miles

EML On

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 May 2015 47,649 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 47,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 43,437 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 37,225 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 37,225 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 33,093 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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PF09 DCY 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 68.2%.

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

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