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ST09 VSM

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

72,535 mi
Last recorded72,535 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST09 VSM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 72,535 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms,Springs, Strut etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 72,300 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 70,739 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 68,540 miles

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of under side of vehicle

Fail 11 Oct 2022 68,540 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of under side of vehicle

Pass 8 Oct 2021 67,314 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 64,619 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 64,619 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 64,608 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure Not fitted / seated correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine stabiliser mount bush perished & split

Engine sump corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 62,309 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 62,309 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 58,680 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 58,680 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 53,385 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 48,103 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 48,103 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 45,152 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 45,118 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Stone chips in front screen

n/s/f D.R.L inop

o/s/f D.R.L 2 segments inop

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracked

Pass 29 Jul 2013 42,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f D.R/L has 3 segments inop.

Fail 19 Jul 2013 42,163 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f D.R/L has 3 segments inop.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 37,703 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 37,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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ST09 VSM is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ST09 VSM, 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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ST09 VSM is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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