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RJ09 MXU

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,667 mi
Last recorded87,667 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 MXU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 87,667 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened corroded at spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 84,913 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 81,113 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi part blowing (6.1.2 (a))

under trays obscuring components

Fail 21 Mar 2024 81,113 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi part blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under trays obscuring components

Pass 18 Mar 2023 77,467 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 75,947 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 74,280 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 72,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 69,778 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 68,169 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 68,169 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front discs are slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 66,617 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 65,233 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 Feb 2016 65,233 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Oct 2014 56,281 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 43,859 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 33,555 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 33,541 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 18,680 miles

both aims on lower limits

small stonechips in windscreen

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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RJ09 MXU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MXU, 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 MXU registered?

RJ09 MXU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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The MOT history for RJ09 MXU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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