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BU09 YDB

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,549 mi
Last recorded52,549 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 YDB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 52,549 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 52,299 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 51,281 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 49,844 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 45,676 miles

Front Lower engine stabilizer mounting bush slight deterioration.

Offside Rear Inner splitting on tyre wall.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 45,676 miles

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

Front Lower engine stabilizer mounting bush slight deterioration.

Offside Rear Inner splitting on tyre wall.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 45,505 miles

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside rear tyre inner side wall has a deep tears (dangerous) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2018 34,310 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 31,125 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 28,168 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 22,699 miles

o/s/r tyre wall damaged

Fail 13 Apr 2015 22,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre wall damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2014 18,551 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 14,550 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 9,724 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
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BU09 YDB is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU09 YDB, 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 BU09 YDB registered?

BU09 YDB is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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