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SIL 8171

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,021 mi
Last recorded122,021 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIL 8171
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 122,021 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 122,021 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 120,023 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 120,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Refitted bulb correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 116,403 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

general underbody corrosion to rear

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2023 116,403 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

general underbody corrosion to rear

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2022 115,721 miles

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2022 115,721 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2021 113,418 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted.

Pass 28 Nov 2020 106,201 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 98,579 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 81,055 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower mount(gearbox) (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 81,054 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower mount(gearbox) (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 63,375 miles

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2017 63,375 miles

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

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2016 47,293 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 47,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily worn inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge down to second layer

Pass 7 Dec 2015 31,438 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2015 27,580 miles

front tyres wearing low

Fail 22 Apr 2015 27,580 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres wearing low

Pass 22 Apr 2014 21,587 miles

front and rear tyres wearing low

Fail 22 Apr 2014 21,587 miles

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

front and rear tyres wearing low

Pass 19 Apr 2013 16,361 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 10,858 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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SIL 8171 is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SIL 8171, 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 SIL 8171 registered?

SIL 8171 is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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