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V5 COL

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Grey Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,875 mi
Last recorded49,875 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 COL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 49,875 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 45,920 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 42,560 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 40,306 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 37,230 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 34,643 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 33,579 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 33,576 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 32,085 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 32,078 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 28,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 28,369 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 24,176 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 33,633 miles

Nearside Front Inner n/s front lower arm inner bush slight play

Pass 6 Oct 2015 17,523 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 14,327 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 11,421 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 8,030 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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V5 COL is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Grey with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V5 COL, 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

How do I check the history of V5 COL?

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What year was V5 COL registered?

V5 COL is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is V5 COL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V5 COL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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