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BU09 YGV

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,838 mi
Last recorded63,838 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 YGV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 63,838 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

factory fitted under trays fitted obscuring most testable items

pressure tested on retest

Fail 27 Aug 2019 63,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded front and rear springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

factory fitted under trays fitted obscuring most testable items

Pass 17 Aug 2018 54,460 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 54,455 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 47,084 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Valve stem slightly damaged all tyre valves slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 47,084 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Valve stem slightly damaged all tyre valves slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 39,149 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 39,149 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 33,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jul 2015 33,196 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jul 2014 26,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 26,192 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 19,174 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 13,852 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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BU09 YGV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YGV, 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 YGV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 7 July 2009.

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