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BT09 DHN

2009 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,383 mi
Last recorded84,383 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 DHN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 84,383 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 82,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 79,965 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 77,140 miles

Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 74,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 71,014 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 71,014 miles

Position lamp not working n/s rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 67,372 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 61,967 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 56,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 52,689 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 48,909 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 42,540 miles

front inner brake pads

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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BT09 DHN is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 48,420 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT09 DHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT09 DHN registered?

BT09 DHN is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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The MOT history for BT09 DHN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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