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BV09 OTP

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

73,860 mi
Last recorded73,860 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 OTP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 73,860 miles

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

all 4 road wheels corroded inside

Fail 5 Nov 2025 73,860 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

all 4 road wheels corroded inside

Pass 7 Nov 2024 70,417 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 70,263 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 70,081 miles

Front front brake/suspension components corroded

front & rear wheel/ inner rims corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2022 70,075 miles

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

Front front brake/suspension components corroded

front & rear wheel/ inner rims corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2021 69,895 miles

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached n/s/r & o/s/r (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 69,739 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Hi level stop inoperative. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached These are are also toe points. Very weak rusted through both sides. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 69,739 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Green spot. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Hi level stop inoperative. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached These are are also toe points. Very weak rusted through both sides. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 68,540 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 67,161 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 67,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Has very low output,not visible in beam tester. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp dip beam has a low light output.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer side wall has cracks/splits all around,inner edge worn off. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 65,502 miles

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall perished/cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2016 63,859 miles

Rear bumper support corroded

Surface corrosion o/s/r and n/s/r chassis/coil spring mountings

Pass 27 Jun 2015 62,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s rear lights damaged

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2015 62,195 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s rear lights damaged

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2014 62,083 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 50,689 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 50,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 OTP is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OTP, 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 OTP is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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