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SV09 MZO

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

70,594 mi
Last recorded70,594 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 MZO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 70,594 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2024 58,097 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 49,544 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 47,891 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 43,616 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 43,615 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 43,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front bush casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 41,780 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 40,320 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 40,320 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 38,525 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jun 2016 36,361 miles

osr and nsr rear bumper supports badly corroded

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Jun 2016 36,361 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)

osr and nsr rear bumper supports badly corroded

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jun 2015 34,379 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 32,880 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 32,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 32,289 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 32,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 29,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 29,025 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 28,833 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 28,833 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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SV09 MZO is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SV09 MZO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV09 MZO registered?

SV09 MZO is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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