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BV09 OUB

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,000 mi
Last recorded98,000 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 OUB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 98,000 miles

Nearside Front headlight damaged

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

corrosion on various brake pipes

exhaust leak

front brake discs & brake pads worn

front coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2025 85,986 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on coil springs

front brake discs & brake pads worn

Fail 14 Jun 2025 85,986 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on coil springs

front brake discs & brake pads worn

Pass 28 Jun 2024 73,869 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front heavily perished

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

front brake discs worn & brake pads

Pass 6 Jul 2023 67,119 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 63,486 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 63,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2021 60,053 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 57,551 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 50,950 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 50,950 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2019 50,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 44,164 miles

Top line stop lamp disconnected

Fail 26 Apr 2018 44,164 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Top line stop lamp disconnected

Pass 27 Apr 2017 36,677 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 36,677 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 30,100 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2015 27,547 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre has a cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords or ply //attention required

Fail 24 Apr 2015 27,547 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 24,578 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 22,538 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2013 22,538 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 912 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 15,480 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 OUB is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OUB, 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 OUB is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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