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H3 BSW

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests37 (33 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate89.2%

Mileage

13,836 mi
Last recorded13,836 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 BSW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

33 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 13,836 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 12,952 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 73,109 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 12,815 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 71,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

vehicle has had speedo changed since last year 2023

Pass 22 Jul 2023 12,650 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Mar 2023 62,398 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 11,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 59,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 11,686 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front one of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 55,385 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 11,429 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 48,644 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 10,831 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 37,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 37,841 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 10,018 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 30,071 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 30,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2017 9,154 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 17,604 miles

nearside font flexi cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front flexi cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

very slight movement offside front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Aug 2016 8,423 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 16,555 miles

both rear tyres perished

slight play in offside front strut body

slight play in pffside front strut top mount

Fail 7 Apr 2016 16,555 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

slight play in offside front strut body

slight play in pffside front strut top mount

Pass 10 Aug 2015 7,413 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 15,561 miles

Both rear tyre slight perished

OSF wiper small split

Offside front seat belt twisted but returning OK

Slight play offside front top mount

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 6,749 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 14,510 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2013 13,465 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 25 Sep 2012 4,002 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 12,228 miles

both rear tyres perrishing/cracking

Fail 26 Apr 2012 12,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres perrishing/cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2011 11,364 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 10,238 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 8,606 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 6,350 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 3,287 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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H3 BSW is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H3 BSW, 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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H3 BSW is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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