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S888 BMC

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,510 mi
Last recorded62,510 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 BMC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 62,510 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 62,508 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 62,471 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 61,112 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 61,111 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 61,079 miles

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 59,149 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 55,885 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 55,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 48,292 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 48,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 43,689 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 43,689 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 37,834 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 33,667 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Aug 2018 33,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Aug 2017 30,957 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bushes on both lower arms (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2016 24,988 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 17,281 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 10,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 8,209 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2012 5,961 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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S888 BMC is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S888 BMC, 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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S888 BMC is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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