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BU09 YGC

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,055 mi
Last recorded89,055 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 89,055 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 88,748 miles

under tray fixed time of test

Pass 17 Jan 2024 88,211 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 88,211 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 72,366 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 59,354 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 57,593 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 55,831 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 52,510 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 46,611 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 41,004 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bushe (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 36,892 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 36,892 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 34,868 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 34,868 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 31,622 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 31,622 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 24,431 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre has slight gouge in sidewall

Pass 6 Jun 2012 18,213 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 18,213 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

rear washers not working

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 YGC is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YGC, 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 YGC registered?

BU09 YGC is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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