2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet MOT pass rate: 73.2% (2,535 tests)
Is the 2009 Fortwo Cabriolet getting worse?
Pass rate of 2009-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 74.5% +7.7 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 73.0% +6.8 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 71.9% +5.8 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2009 Fortwo Cabriolet
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 434 | 26.1% |
| 2 | Brakes | 379 | 22.8% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 361 | 21.7% |
| 4 | Tyres | 170 | 10.2% |
| 5 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 123 | 7.4% |
| 6 | Visibility | 93 | 5.6% |
All Fortwo Cabriolet years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2,419 | 71.7% | +6.6 pts | 64,887 |
| 2009 (this page) | 2,535 | 73.2% | +6.8 pts | 62,894 |
| 2010 | 2,106 | 72.4% | +5.1 pts | 62,783 |
| 2011 | 1,819 | 76.1% | +7.0 pts | 56,500 |
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FAQs
Is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliable?
2009-registered examples passed 73.2% of their MOT tests (2,535 tests, 2023–2025), +6.8 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 17 years old with a median 62,894 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2009 Fortwo Cabriolet?
The median tested example shows 62,894 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.