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BV09 OSU

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

75,511 mi
Last recorded75,511 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 OSU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 75,511 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 75,511 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 73,827 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 73,827 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 71,719 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 71,719 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 69,788 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 6 Feb 2023 69,787 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 15 Feb 2022 68,222 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 68,221 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 66,860 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 66,116 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 66,115 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 62,779 miles

both front tyres wearing thin

Pass 25 Jun 2018 61,220 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 56,791 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 46,982 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 38,979 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 38,979 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 37,149 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 37,112 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 33,597 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 33,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 30,243 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 30,227 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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BV09 OSU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BV09 OSU, 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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BV09 OSU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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