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RF09 NCN

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,445 mi
Last recorded60,445 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF09 NCN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 60,445 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front windscreen damaged on n/s bottom corner not effecting driver view (3.2 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective gearbox dogbone mounting defective

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r brake pipe corroded in clip on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r brake pipe corroded in clip on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 58,751 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 56,452 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 56,444 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 54,974 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 54,944 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2022 53,294 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 51,184 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 50,503 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 49,626 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 45,960 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 39,670 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 36,235 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 36,235 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 31,475 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2014 25,619 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 20,778 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2012 15,859 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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RF09 NCN is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc 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 RF09 NCN, 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 RF09 NCN registered?

RF09 NCN is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 August 2009.

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