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BT09 ESU

2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Diesel 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,448 mi
Last recorded73,448 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe44,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 ESU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 73,448 miles

Coil spring corroded both front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 73,436 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 73,436 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 64,350 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2018 64,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 55,164 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all tyres worn

Pass 8 Oct 2016 44,584 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 44,584 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 34,176 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 34,176 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 24,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2014 24,494 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2013 17,992 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 17,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 15,538 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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BT09 ESU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 44,599 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) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT09 ESU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BT09 ESU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 12 August 2009.

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