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BU09 YEX

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,654 mi
Last recorded44,654 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 YEX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 44,654 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 40,092 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 37,647 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 34,710 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 34,709 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 32,671 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 30,183 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 30,183 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 26,482 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 23,980 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 23,980 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2017 23,020 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 21,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2015 20,763 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 18,119 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside wiper deteriorated but still clearing screen sufficiently

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2014 18,119 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside wiper deteriorated but still clearing screen sufficiently

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 39,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2012 11,816 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front roadwheel inner rim slightly distorted

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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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BU09 YEX is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black 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 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 YEX, 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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BU09 YEX is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 7 April 2009.

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