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SK09 VJD

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

45,119 mi
Last recorded45,119 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 VJD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 45,119 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 45,119 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 44,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 44,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 44,593 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Bumper bar/crossmember corroded, NSR & OSR

Pass 7 Dec 2022 44,339 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 44,336 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 44,136 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 43,040 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 43,029 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2019 41,590 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 41,567 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 41,049 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 40,959 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 40,794 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 35,402 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 29,140 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 27,655 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 27,655 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 23,333 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Mar 2013 23,333 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 21,713 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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SK09 VJD is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SK09 VJD, 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 SK09 VJD registered?

SK09 VJD is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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