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WV09 LJU

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,134 mi
Last recorded74,134 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 LJU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 74,134 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 71,236 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 66,015 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 60,599 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 54,136 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 45,648 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 39,471 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 36,398 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 29,932 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 26,313 miles

advise o/s/r tyre side wall cuts

Pass 23 Feb 2016 24,230 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 21,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear tyre inner side wall splitting

slight damage to offside rear tyre tread

Pass 15 Apr 2014 21,089 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre has a cut in inner sidewall but not exposing cords

offside rear tyre has a cut on the tread but not exposing cords

Fail 15 Apr 2014 21,089 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre has a cut in inner sidewall but not exposing cords

offside rear tyre has a cut on the tread but not exposing cords

Pass 8 Apr 2013 17,595 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 17,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 13,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut to offside rear tyre tread

Fail 11 Apr 2012 13,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut to offside rear tyre tread

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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WV09 LJU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol 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 WV09 LJU, 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 WV09 LJU registered?

WV09 LJU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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