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SP09 MYC

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,522 mi
Last recorded84,522 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 MYC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 84,522 miles

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2025 84,431 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inop (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished/cracking badly on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished/cracking badly on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perishing/cracking badly on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 81,072 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 79,240 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 78,571 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 77,987 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 77,290 miles

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

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2019 76,110 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 74,046 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 74,046 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 72,063 miles

Offside Front slight movement on upper strut top bearing mount

Pass 10 Oct 2016 66,420 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers fitted underside

service brake req just met

Fail 7 Oct 2016 66,415 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers fitted underside

service brake req just met

Pass 10 Nov 2015 57,922 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 52,734 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 52,734 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 51,398 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Wiper blades poor

Pass 8 Mar 2012 25,999 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MYC is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MYC, 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 MYC registered?

SP09 MYC is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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