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287 BOB

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

42,165 mi
Last recorded42,165 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration287 BOB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 42,165 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 41,666 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 41,332 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 40,919 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 40,919 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 39,726 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2020 39,527 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 39,031 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 37,058 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 35,465 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2016 34,477 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2015 32,617 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2014 30,567 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front under tray damaged and slightly insecure

offside rear drive shaft inner cv gaiter pin hole in gaiter and leaking grease

Pass 7 Oct 2013 23,662 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 7,307 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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287 BOB is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 287 BOB, 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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287 BOB is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 August 2009.

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