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BU09 YFE

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 155/60/15 ()

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 35,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad cracks in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad cracks in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 35,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad cracks in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad cracks in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 35,466 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 34,171 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 33,180 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 31,825 miles

corrosion in o/s rear bumper bracket

Pass 11 Mar 2020 31,078 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 29,945 miles

Offside rear bumper mount badly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2018 28,926 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 27,847 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 26,093 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 23,591 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 21,706 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 18,752 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2013 18,752 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2012 16,550 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YFE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YFE, 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 YFE registered?

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

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The MOT history for BU09 YFE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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