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BK09 YRV

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,495 mi
Last recorded118,495 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 YRV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 118,495 miles

Front both disc corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine cover/undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of parts

Fail 25 Nov 2025 118,495 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front both disc corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine cover/undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of parts

Pass 17 Sep 2024 117,350 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 21 Sep 2023 115,885 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 114,632 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 21 Oct 2022 114,632 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 22 Oct 2021 113,463 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 22 Oct 2020 110,725 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 110,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn roll bar D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front anti roll bar drop link D bush worn

Pass 7 Oct 2019 107,402 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 28 Aug 2018 102,578 miles

front tyres worn on limit and worn edges

Pass 7 Sep 2017 98,822 miles

Both front tyres worn on there inner edges

Minor oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2017 98,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both front tyres worn on there inner edges

Minor oil leak

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 96,019 miles

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 28 Aug 2015 79,815 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 61,751 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 45,280 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 45,280 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 31,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2012 31,323 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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BK09 YRV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK09 YRV, 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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What year was BK09 YRV registered?

BK09 YRV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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