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BU09 YEF

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,614 mi
Last recorded84,614 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto42,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 YEF
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Mhd Auto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 84,614 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 84,614 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 83,515 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 77,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 77,135 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 71,026 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 67,339 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 64,749 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under shield fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2020 64,747 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under shield fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2019 59,970 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 56,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 50,927 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 45,404 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 40,119 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 34,285 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 27,850 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 22,183 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 21,854 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto?

Based on 44,035 MOT tests across 3,356 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
3,158
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
3,356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 315
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 260
coil spring broken 256
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 230
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BU09 YEF is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 42,757 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU09 YEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU09 YEF is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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