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BU09 YDJ

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

40,749 mi
Last recorded40,749 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 40,749 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 40,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened front bush mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 40,609 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 40,436 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 39,845 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 39,228 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 39,228 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 38,669 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 37,269 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 37,269 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 35,463 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 33,041 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 33,029 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 30,451 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 25,802 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 21,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres showing sigs of cracking on the side walls

Pass 27 Sep 2013 18,150 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 18,145 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2012 13,186 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 YDJ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YDJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU09 YDJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for BU09 YDJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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