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PL09 CMV

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,002 mi
Last recorded80,002 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL09 CMV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 80,002 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 76,437 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 76,422 miles

Emissions unable to be completed CO too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 73,528 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 73,528 miles

Brake master cylinder insecure master cylinder reservoir insecure (1.1.10 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 70,770 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 70,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 68,092 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 65,884 miles

Offside Rear tyre low tread

front tyre low tread on edges

Pass 24 Oct 2019 63,450 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 60,273 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 56,199 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 52,768 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 52,768 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 51,424 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 48,568 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 48,568 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 40,661 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 32,215 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 CMV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PL09 CMV, 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 PL09 CMV registered?

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

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