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SH09 YKF

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,823 mi
Last recorded84,823 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 YKF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 84,823 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 84,081 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 82,727 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 81,567 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 79,426 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 77,753 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 77,751 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2 blades reqd (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 66,256 miles

Rear sub-frame rusty

Sill covers & Undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2019 66,142 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken UNABLE TO CHECK STEERING & SUSPENSION (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlight poor image

Rear sub-frame rusty

Sill covers & Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2018 56,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 48,464 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 45,036 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 35,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 24,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 17,717 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 17,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 14,336 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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SH09 YKF is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SH09 YKF, 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 SH09 YKF registered?

SH09 YKF is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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The MOT history for SH09 YKF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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