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B3 THB

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,393 mi
Last recorded36,393 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet43,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 THB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 36,393 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 34,783 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2024 34,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 32,798 miles

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))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 32,770 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Unable to test wheel bearing

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 29,532 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 29,445 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 28,138 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

floor covers and side skirts fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2019 24,640 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 23,271 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

floor covers and side skirts fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 21,077 miles

both wipers starting to deteriorate and very close to limit

floor covers and side skirts fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2016 19,113 miles

cuts in both rear tyres but not yet to criteria

sideskirts,bellypan and floor covers fitted.bellypan is broken but still secure

Pass 21 Apr 2015 16,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 13,527 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre cut but not yet to fail criteria

sideskirts fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2013 11,499 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in o/s/r tyre not yet to fail criteria.Check soon replace when needed

sideskirts fitted

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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B3 THB is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 43,426 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B3 THB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B3 THB is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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