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ST09 JOJ

2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

109,596 mi
Last recorded109,596 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe44,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST09 JOJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 109,596 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 109,096 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 108,498 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 108,498 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 108,067 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 108,067 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 102,660 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 102,478 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 92,456 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 92,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 77,044 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 77,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 69,261 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 69,261 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central brake light not wirking

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2017 29,925 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 45,961 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 45,906 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 45,906 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 43,878 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 41,723 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 41,699 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 37,751 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 37,731 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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ST09 JOJ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 44,599 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) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ST09 JOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST09 JOJ registered?

ST09 JOJ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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