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BNZ 430

2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

45,254 mi
Last recorded45,254 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet44,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 430
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 45,254 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 44,485 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 44,485 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 39,076 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2023 39,018 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 29,932 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 27,788 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 26,642 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 25,218 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 25,213 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 23,549 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 21,450 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 20,014 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 10 Oct 2014 18,661 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 17,232 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 10,459 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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BNZ 430 is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 44,862 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BNZ 430, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BNZ 430 registered?

BNZ 430 is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 24 April 2009.

Is BNZ 430 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 430 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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