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YD09 JBU

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

49,160 mi
Last recorded49,160 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 JBU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 49,160 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Offside Front Tyre 2.5mm on inner edge (1.6mm legal limit

Pass 14 May 2025 47,076 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 47,076 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2024 40,359 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 37,741 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 37,140 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 34,605 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 30,915 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 30,915 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 28,359 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 25,578 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 23,328 miles

n/s/rear mud flap insecure

Fail 7 Mar 2014 23,328 miles

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

n/s/rear mud flap insecure

Pass 19 Mar 2013 20,287 miles

would be safer if front towing eyes be removed as it may cause injury to people walking by the front of veicle

Fail 19 Mar 2013 20,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

would be safer if front towing eyes be removed as it may cause injury to people walking by the front of veicle

Fail 16 Mar 2012 16,525 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 16,525 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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YD09 JBU 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 70.6%.

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 YD09 JBU, 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 YD09 JBU registered?

YD09 JBU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is YD09 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD09 JBU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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