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BIG 6978

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

White Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,171 mi
Last recorded129,171 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet43,426 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 6978
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 129,171 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 128,114 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 127,892 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 127,635 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 127,370 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 126,874 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 126,269 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 125,780 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 124,820 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 123,513 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 119,998 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 100,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 83,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 83,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 58,052 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 58,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BIG 6978 is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in White with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BIG 6978, 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 BIG 6978 registered?

BIG 6978 is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 13 November 2009.

Is BIG 6978 safe to buy?

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