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SG09 JXM

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,296 mi
Last recorded40,296 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG09 JXM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 40,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box section sounds like it has a leak but nothing visible (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 39,321 miles

Suspect exhaust has a leak but cant see anything for heat shields.

Pass 8 Nov 2023 38,416 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Has slight bind. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 36,922 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 36,764 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle and rear arms have corrosion.

Vehicle underside has corrosion.

Pass 7 Sep 2021 30,377 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 29,772 miles

rear bumper mounts are corroding

Fail 20 May 2019 29,772 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear bumper mounts are corroding

Pass 17 May 2018 28,409 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 28,409 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 May 2017 26,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 22 May 2017 26,927 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 May 2016 25,565 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 24,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jun 2015 24,418 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2014 23,760 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 23,760 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 12,424 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 12,424 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 9,583 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 9,552 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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SG09 JXM is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SG09 JXM, 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 SG09 JXM registered?

SG09 JXM is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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