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SB09 BWL

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,961 mi
Last recorded103,961 miles
Recorded on15 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB09 BWL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2022 103,961 miles
Fail 15 May 2022 103,961 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 92,762 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 89,456 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 85,929 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 85,914 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 72,076 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 72,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID bulbs conversion (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID bulbs conversion (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 54,877 miles

Both front dip beam light bulbs, little tint of blue colour showing

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 May 2017 54,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp SIDE LIGHT LED (1.1.A.3f)

Both front dip beam light bulbs, little tint of blue colour showing

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 37,692 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 37,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2015 24,685 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 7,978 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2014 7,978 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 6,988 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 5,710 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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SB09 BWL is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SB09 BWL, 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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SB09 BWL is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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