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RO09 DDF

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

85,082 mi
Last recorded85,082 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 DDF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 85,082 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 85,019 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 77,156 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 77,156 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 71,696 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 71,683 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/55/15H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 69,804 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 69,169 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 62,141 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 57,805 miles

Display indicates service required.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 2mm (1.6 limit) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2020 57,805 miles

Display indicates service required.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 2mm (1.6 limit) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 52,452 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 52,452 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 48,339 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 48,339 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 42,460 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 34,762 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 27,879 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Apr 2014 19,397 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Slight scrubbing o/s/f tyre inner edge.

Fail 3 Apr 2014 19,394 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Slight scrubbing o/s/f tyre inner edge.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 14,588 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 12,854 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 DDF is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 RO09 DDF, 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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RO09 DDF is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 18 April 2009.

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