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PL09 CME

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,582 mi
Last recorded63,582 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL09 CME
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 63,582 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 61,281 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 59,716 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 59,697 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 54,704 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 54,698 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 47,613 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 46,861 miles

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

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL COVER LOOSE

Pass 12 Dec 2017 45,510 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 41,872 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 37,510 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 5 Sep 2015 37,481 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/55R15 (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre at 3mm

undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 13 Sep 2014 34,642 miles

175/55/R15 77T,SHOULD BE ON REAR DRIVE AXLE.155/55/R15 77T ON FRONT.

Pass 11 Sep 2013 30,856 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 23,827 miles

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

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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PL09 CME is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PL09 CME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL09 CME registered?

PL09 CME is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 August 2009.

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