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R31 PHR

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,691 mi
Last recorded81,691 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 PHR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 81,691 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2025 79,411 miles

All underbody and components slightly corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2024 75,653 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

trays and covers fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2024 75,642 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

trays and covers fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2024 75,628 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 72,093 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 70,804 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 68,991 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 68,991 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 67,111 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 64,991 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 60,272 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 60,272 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 53,118 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 45,379 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 38,173 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 28,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 20,733 miles

n/s/f tyre deep cut in tread

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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R31 PHR is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R31 PHR, 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 R31 PHR registered?

R31 PHR is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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