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BU09 YGK

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,789 mi
Last recorded52,789 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 52,789 miles

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

front discs corroded

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 23 Aug 2018 52,789 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front discs corroded

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Jun 2017 52,110 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to limit inner tread

Offside Front tyre on limit inner tread

brake travel a little more than normal but pumps up ok and holds ok no visual leaks or faults plus efforts ok

engine management light on

Pass 5 Jul 2016 44,131 miles

O/s/f drop link ball joint rubber starting to come away

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 43,939 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O/s/f drop link ball joint rubber starting to come away

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 41,558 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 41,074 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 40,402 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 40,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 39,766 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 YGK is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YGK, 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 YGK registered?

BU09 YGK is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 25 June 2009.

Is BU09 YGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU09 YGK shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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