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RJ09 EBP

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Blue Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

60,017 mi
Last recorded60,017 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 EBP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 60,017 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 60,017 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 57,957 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 55,489 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/side and n/side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 51,346 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 45,861 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 41,470 miles

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 4 Jan 2020 41,470 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 15 Oct 2018 33,932 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 31,918 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 27,283 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 24,206 miles

Rear n/s and o/s tyre has cracked on the tread wall

Pass 13 Sep 2014 20,709 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 18,758 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 9,648 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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RJ09 EBP is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Blue with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 RJ09 EBP, 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 RJ09 EBP registered?

RJ09 EBP is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 8 July 2009.

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