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BJ09 VVP

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

74,369 mi
Last recorded74,369 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 VVP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 74,369 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened NS & OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS & OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 74,364 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened NS & OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS & OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS & OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 68,382 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 61,419 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect play in shock absorber (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 61,395 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid worked momentarily washer fluid (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output pattern only just met requirement (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect play in shock absorber (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 55,141 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 51,223 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 46,936 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Play in shock (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 46,936 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Play in shock (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 44,507 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perished/cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 39,863 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 39,863 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 36,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 36,339 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 33,250 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland shock absorber (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 30,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 28,024 miles

n/s/f tyre cracked and perished due to age

o/s/f tyre cracked and perished due to age

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished due to age

Fail 20 Apr 2015 28,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre cracked and perished due to age

o/s/f tyre cracked and perished due to age

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished due to age

Fail 9 May 2014 24,707 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front and o/s/r tyre perished due to old age

Pass 9 May 2014 24,707 miles

both front and o/s/r tyre perished due to old age

Fail 23 May 2013 18,507 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all 4 tyres starting to crack and perish no cording visible at time of test

Pass 23 May 2013 18,507 miles

all 4 tyres starting to crack and perish no cording visible at time of test

Pass 10 May 2012 13,308 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
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BJ09 VVP is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 45,011 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 Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ09 VVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ09 VVP is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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