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RK09 YBS

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

36,243 mi
Last recorded36,243 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 YBS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 36,243 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 34,648 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 33,395 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 31,729 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 29,966 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 27,505 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 27,394 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 27,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 25,168 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 22,863 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 22,863 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 20,942 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 19,074 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 16,443 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 14,159 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 11,134 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 7,925 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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RK09 YBS 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 RK09 YBS, 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 RK09 YBS registered?

RK09 YBS is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 16 March 2009.

Is RK09 YBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK09 YBS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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