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RO09 DCX

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,652 mi
Last recorded65,652 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 DCX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 65,652 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 63,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 60,777 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 59,503 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 53,178 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 53,178 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2020 51,757 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 49,145 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 49,140 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 47,290 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 45,078 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 42,716 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 40,503 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 38,047 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 36,035 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 33,867 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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RO09 DCX is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RO09 DCX, 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 RO09 DCX registered?

RO09 DCX is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 25 April 2009.

Is RO09 DCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO09 DCX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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