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YC09 MZF

2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

42,452 mi
Last recorded42,452 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet44,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 MZF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 42,452 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 41,995 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 41,991 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 41,462 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 41,462 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 40,770 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 40,004 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 39,167 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 38,472 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 37,706 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 37,706 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 36,065 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 36,065 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 40,400 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 28,673 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 26,935 miles

Both front tyres and n/s/r perished on outer sidewalls

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2014 26,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres and n/s/r perished on outer sidewalls

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 20,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2012 13,125 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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YC09 MZF is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YC09 MZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC09 MZF registered?

YC09 MZF is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 31 May 2009.

Is YC09 MZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 MZF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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