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YP09 VTZ

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,402 mi
Last recorded107,402 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP09 VTZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 107,402 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 107,300 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 107,199 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 107,149 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 107,033 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 106,899 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 105,770 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 105,195 miles

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2016 94,200 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Fail 29 Dec 2016 94,200 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 79,676 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2015 79,668 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 59,357 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 59,357 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 49,951 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 49,951 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 29,880 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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YP09 VTZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YP09 VTZ, 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 YP09 VTZ registered?

YP09 VTZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 3 July 2009.

Is YP09 VTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP09 VTZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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