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SP09 MXY

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,986 mi
Last recorded80,986 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 MXY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 80,986 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 79,043 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 78,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush outer metal case badly corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 76,495 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 76,495 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 75,767 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 75,767 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 73,005 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 73,004 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 70,884 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Slightly grabbing (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 66,448 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 62,519 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 53,436 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 46,405 miles

o/s/f wheel rim slightly distorted

wiper blades deteriorated and slightly smeary but still clearing screen sufficiently

Pass 18 Jun 2014 38,219 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 34,750 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 31,420 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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SP09 MXY is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White 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 SP09 MXY, 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 SP09 MXY registered?

SP09 MXY is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 14 March 2009.

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