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Y4 RBP

2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,600 mi
Last recorded38,600 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet44,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 RBP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 38,600 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 37,586 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 37,072 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 36,423 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 35,182 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 35,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 33,903 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 32,909 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 32,909 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 31,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 31,599 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Sep 2017 30,420 miles

front tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 14 Jul 2016 29,157 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 28,226 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 26,949 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 25,243 miles

o/s/f n/s/f tyres worn slightly inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2012 17,243 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 17,127 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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Y4 RBP is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 44,862 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y4 RBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y4 RBP registered?

Y4 RBP is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is Y4 RBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y4 RBP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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