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WH03 TOP

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,924 mi
Last recorded70,924 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH03 TOP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 70,924 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Upper shock top mount

Pass 7 Nov 2024 70,247 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 70,247 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 69,788 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 69,788 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 66,810 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 66,810 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 65,281 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 65,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 63,526 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 2 May 2019 55,040 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 49,125 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 45,320 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 45,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 37,278 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Jan 2015 30,676 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 30,459 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 27,396 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 27,396 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 20,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

Pass 21 Jan 2012 13,059 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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WH03 TOP is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WH03 TOP, 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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WH03 TOP is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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