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BJ09 FHD

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

56,872 mi
Last recorded56,872 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet43,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 FHD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 56,872 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 53,641 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 50,673 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 49,608 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 45,244 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 41,048 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 37,769 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 33,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 29,602 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 25,875 miles

Front Cooling fan/radiator insecure

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 25,338 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 25,338 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 21,116 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 13,214 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 13,042 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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BJ09 FHD is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BJ09 FHD, 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 BJ09 FHD registered?

BJ09 FHD is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 5 May 2009.

Is BJ09 FHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ09 FHD shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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