2009 Smart Fortwo Coupe · 13,536 MOT tests
2009 Smart Fortwo Coupe reliability
2009 Smart Fortwo Coupes fail 35.2% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 9 Fortwo Coupe years (13,536 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Smart Fortwo Coupes: 34.8%)
- 35.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Smart Fortwo Coupes: 34.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 62,499
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 13,536
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: about average for its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- 2010 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 6% of tests fail here (56% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 49% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Smart Fortwo Coupe
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics15.3%
- Suspension13.6%
- Brakes10%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6%
- Tyres5.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.7%
- Body, chassis and structure2.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.68%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 3.37%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Service brake excessively binding 3.17%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.98%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.56%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Stop lamp not working 2.36%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (14.37%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.81%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.99%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.39%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.31%) · Service brake slightly binding (3.34%)
Other years
Every Smart Fortwo Coupe year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Coupe reliable?
2009 Smart Fortwo Coupes fail 35.2% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 9 Fortwo Coupe years (13,536 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Smart Fortwo Coupe MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.68% of tests), position lamp not working (3.37% of tests), service brake excessively binding (3.17% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Smart Fortwo Coupe have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Smart Fortwo Coupe shows 62,499 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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