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RJ09 YWY

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,126 mi
Last recorded178,126 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 YWY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 178,126 miles

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

gearbox stabiliser bar

Pass 20 May 2025 171,844 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 164,643 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 154,888 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 144,648 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 144,648 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 144,596 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 126,023 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 104,429 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 104,429 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 87,989 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 87,989 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 50,472 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 23,064 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 18,023 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 YWY is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ09 YWY registered?

RJ09 YWY is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 16 July 2009.

Is RJ09 YWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ09 YWY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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