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R22 DKS

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,573 mi
Last recorded54,573 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR22 DKS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 54,573 miles

vehicle has been underseal at rear

Pass 23 Aug 2025 51,905 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 49,404 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2024 49,404 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 46,335 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 42,586 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 38,820 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 37,028 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 36,778 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Aug 2019 36,778 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Sep 2018 36,010 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 34,457 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 32,643 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

UNDER PANELS FITTED

Fail 13 Jun 2016 32,626 miles

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

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

UNDER PANELS FITTED

Pass 10 Jun 2015 30,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 27,884 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 24,442 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 20,557 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
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R22 DKS is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R22 DKS, 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 R22 DKS registered?

R22 DKS is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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