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OV09 BVA

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

25,854 mi
Last recorded25,854 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV09 BVA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 25,854 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 25,471 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 41/13

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing 03/09, Conti 175/55/15 77T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 25,471 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Perishing (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Perishing (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Perishing (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 41/13

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing 03/09, Conti 175/55/15 77T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 24,988 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 24,362 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 23,585 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 22,830 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 22,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 22,027 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 20,015 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 18,640 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 16,598 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 14,277 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 12,021 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 9,519 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 7,015 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 4,867 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
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OV09 BVA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OV09 BVA, 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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What year was OV09 BVA registered?

OV09 BVA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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