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BD09 BUO

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

50,579 mi
Last recorded50,579 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet43,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 BUO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 50,579 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 47,030 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 46,992 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 42,309 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 36,274 miles

o/s/f suspension arm inner mounting bushes corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2021 30,811 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 28,189 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 26,460 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 25,666 miles

Front both front tyres age cracking block tread to sidewall

Fail 12 Jul 2019 25,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush worn exessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front both front tyres age cracking block tread to sidewall

Pass 16 Jul 2018 23,915 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 21,521 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2017 21,521 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2016 17,772 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 15,219 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2015 15,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 12,382 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 8,955 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 6,728 miles

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
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BD09 BUO is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BD09 BUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD09 BUO registered?

BD09 BUO is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 12 August 2009.

Is BD09 BUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD09 BUO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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