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YD09 JDK

2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

73,033 mi
Last recorded73,033 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet44,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 JDK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 73,033 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 73,033 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 67,882 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres beginning to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2025 67,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres beginning to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 63,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 59,460 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 55,614 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 55,601 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 53,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 49,641 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to limits

Nearside Rear tyre close to limits

Offside Front tyre cracking

Fail 12 Mar 2020 49,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre close to limits

Nearside Rear tyre close to limits

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2019 37,815 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 33,577 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 28,948 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 28,948 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 24,938 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 20,635 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 20,635 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside wiper blade worn

Pass 15 Apr 2014 16,789 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 14,272 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 11,341 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 11,341 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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YD09 JDK is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YD09 JDK, 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 YD09 JDK registered?

YD09 JDK is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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