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LR09 JVJ

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,182 mi
Last recorded78,182 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo51,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 JVJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 78,182 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 78,182 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 71,868 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 71,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 67,328 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2023 67,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 64,062 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 59,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 59,487 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 57,071 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 56,457 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 51,438 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 46,470 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 46,470 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 38,986 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 22,665 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 15,479 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 10,993 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo?

Based on 187,875 MOT tests across 23,467 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
3,439
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
23,467
On UK Roads
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LR09 JVJ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 51,050 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LR09 JVJ registered?

LR09 JVJ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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The MOT history for LR09 JVJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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