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RO09 DHC

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,046 mi
Last recorded60,046 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 DHC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 60,046 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2026 60,046 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2025 59,526 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong advice (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General corrosion noticed and advised along with suspension components including front and rear subframe

Fail 17 Apr 2025 59,526 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong advice (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General corrosion noticed and advised along with suspension components including front and rear subframe

Pass 28 Dec 2023 58,900 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 58,128 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 55,497 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 54,026 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 51,951 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 51,949 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 49,445 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 49,445 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 43,484 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 43,478 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (5.3.1u)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (5.3.1u)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine light on

Pass 30 Jul 2016 37,379 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 34,165 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 30,975 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 30,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 22,390 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 12,752 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 12,752 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 DHC is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RO09 DHC, 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 DHC is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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