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RK09 YAH

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,223 mi
Last recorded90,223 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 YAH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 90,223 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2026 90,223 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2025 86,720 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 86,720 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both side (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2023 86,715 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 83,452 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 83,438 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 78,384 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 74,658 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 71,003 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 71,001 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 54,331 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 54,327 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 49,505 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 49,505 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 35,916 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 35,916 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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RK09 YAH is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RK09 YAH, 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 RK09 YAH registered?

RK09 YAH is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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