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SK09 VJX

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,707 mi
Last recorded83,707 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 VJX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 83,707 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 82,231 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 82,231 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both rear brakes (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 80,455 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 80,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 78,811 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 77,690 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 76,667 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 75,694 miles

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2018 75,060 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 75,058 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2017 74,347 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 74,347 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 72,610 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 71,380 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 65,221 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 53,329 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Mar 2014 53,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2013 36,640 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 24,468 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 24,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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SK09 VJX is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black 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 SK09 VJX, 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 SK09 VJX registered?

SK09 VJX is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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