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BJ09 XYE

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,685 mi
Last recorded98,685 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet43,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 XYE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 98,685 miles

Rear Inner Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 98,681 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 94,970 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 94,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 91,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 88,364 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 84,903 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 81,891 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 79,114 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 74,662 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 66,333 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 61,749 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 55,228 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 55,222 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 27 Apr 2015 48,047 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 39,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 39,857 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 22,687 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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BJ09 XYE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XYE, 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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BJ09 XYE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 24 May 2009.

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