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PE09 BYV

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

33,119 mi
Last recorded33,119 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE09 BYV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 33,119 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 32,083 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 31,071 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 31,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 28,098 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 28,098 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 25,634 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 23,867 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2019 21,028 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 20,623 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 20,241 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 20,072 miles

n/s/r number plate bulb dull

Fail 8 Jul 2016 20,072 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

n/s/r number plate bulb dull

Pass 29 May 2015 19,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 19,116 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 18,837 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 18,252 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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PE09 BYV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 PE09 BYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE09 BYV registered?

PE09 BYV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 August 2009.

Is PE09 BYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE09 BYV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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