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RV59 BTY

2009 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,890 mi
Last recorded138,890 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Forfour46,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 BTY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 138,890 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2023 131,534 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steel Wheel Fitted O/S Rear

Fail 5 Dec 2023 131,533 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2022 127,014 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Nov 2022 127,003 miles

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

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Dec 2021 124,190 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 122,078 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 117,882 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2018 115,340 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Nov 2017 110,473 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 110,473 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. nearside and offside (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 102,333 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 102,333 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 92,244 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 85,528 miles

Imbalance on rear brakes on apply and release check.28%...

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s lower arm bush only just acceptable.

Pass 1 Nov 2013 78,417 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 65,271 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?

Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
4,633
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
26,709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,304
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,283
Registration plate lamp not working 2,059
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,676
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RV59 BTY is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 46,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Forfour fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 2,304 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV59 BTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Forfour typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RV59 BTY registered?

RV59 BTY is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is RV59 BTY safe to buy?

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