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BD55 ZXD

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,575 mi
Last recorded81,575 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet43,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 ZXD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 81,575 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp Slightly Insecure /Lose

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 81,575 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp Slightly Insecure /Lose

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 78,423 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 65,578 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 63,159 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 63,159 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 58,171 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 53,283 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 53,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2017 48,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 45,405 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Fail 6 May 2016 45,405 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Pass 30 Apr 2015 40,638 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 33,937 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 26,133 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 19,193 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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BD55 ZXD is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD55 ZXD, 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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What year was BD55 ZXD registered?

BD55 ZXD is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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