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YR09 EOL

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,681 mi
Last recorded103,681 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 EOL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 103,681 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 103,677 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 97,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 97,680 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass missing (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 86,360 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 86,351 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 78,694 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 78,694 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 73,223 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 64,321 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 54,056 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 42,854 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 42,854 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 30,600 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 30,600 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both to cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 28,074 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 May 2014 22,359 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 18,789 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 12,890 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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YR09 EOL is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YR09 EOL, 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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YR09 EOL is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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