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KY09 BVT

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,355 mi
Last recorded108,355 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 BVT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 108,355 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Rear both sides- bumper support panel corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2024 106,930 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 106,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 104,755 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 104,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 100,541 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2022 100,539 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2021 98,974 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 96,651 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2019 86,320 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2019 86,319 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2018 74,704 miles

Both front tyres worn badly on edges

Nearside rear tyre worn badly on edges

Fail 7 Sep 2018 74,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Small splits in rubber on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn badly on edges

Nearside rear tyre worn badly on edges

Pass 7 Sep 2017 64,140 miles

Offside Front wishbone bushes deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2016 57,346 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 49,230 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 49,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 37,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 21,993 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 14,338 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 13,866 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nail in osr tyre

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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KY09 BVT is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KY09 BVT, 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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KY09 BVT is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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