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BT09 ETE

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,654 mi
Last recorded71,654 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet43,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 ETE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 71,654 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 68,096 miles

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

Rear Bumper bar corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2024 68,096 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper loose

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

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

Rear Bumper bar corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2023 62,690 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 62,431 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 59,576 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 59,576 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 58,040 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 57,715 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear bumper (metal part) corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2019 57,596 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 56,130 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 54,370 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 52,237 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 49,985 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2015 49,984 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2014 44,493 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 39,834 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 33,090 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
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BT09 ETE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Blue with a 999cc 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 BT09 ETE, 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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BT09 ETE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 11 August 2009.

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