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RO09 YXE

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,449 mi
Last recorded46,449 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 YXE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 46,449 miles

Offside Front Upper Strut top mount has slight play

Fail 28 Jan 2026 46,449 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Strut top mount has slight play

Pass 7 May 2025 63,029 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 17 Apr 2024 45,077 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 39,509 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 37,943 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 36,117 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 36,117 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 35,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 33,545 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 33,545 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 31,896 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 31,238 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 14 Jul 2016 28,598 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 25,172 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 20,688 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 15,851 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 14,962 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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RO09 YXE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YXE, 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 RO09 YXE registered?

RO09 YXE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 28 April 2009.

Is RO09 YXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO09 YXE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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