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WN09 JOU

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

54,353 mi
Last recorded54,353 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN09 JOU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 54,353 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 54,353 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 54,353 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 52,736 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 52,730 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 47,066 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 46,524 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 46,083 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 46,081 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2020 45,751 miles

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

slight brake bind n/s/r

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 May 2020 45,690 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

slight brake bind n/s/r

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2019 45,188 miles

undertrays

Fail 24 Apr 2019 45,188 miles

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

undertrays

Pass 10 May 2018 44,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 44,055 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 42,922 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 42,892 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 41,627 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 33,567 miles

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

Tyre n/s front worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Jun 2014 33,567 miles

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

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

Tyre n/s front worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2013 26,840 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 21,985 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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WN09 JOU 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 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 WN09 JOU, 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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What year was WN09 JOU registered?

WN09 JOU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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