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T31 TLC

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

61,285 mi
Last recorded61,285 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT31 TLC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 61,285 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 56,688 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 50,714 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 48,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 42,050 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 41,953 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 39,640 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 36,784 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 34,145 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)

all four tyres close to limit

Pass 14 Dec 2016 30,746 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 27,251 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)

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2015 23,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 23,385 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 18,935 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 13,916 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
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T31 TLC is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 T31 TLC, 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 T31 TLC registered?

T31 TLC is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is T31 TLC safe to buy?

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