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2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet 1.0L Petrol · M1 BYE

M1 BYE

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet (1.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 55,224 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026.

Make & Model
SMART (MCC) FORTWO CABRIOLET
Year / Origin
2009 · Manchester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 15 Sept 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
55,224 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 15 Sept 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2009
Engine
999cc

M1 BYE Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
  • 55,224 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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M1 BYE Mileage History

  1. 27/10/202139,694 mi
  2. 08/12/202243,883 mi+4,189 mi
  3. 03/09/202451,178 mi+7,295 mi
  4. 16/09/202555,224 mi+4,046 mi
  5. 16/09/202555,224 mi

Average of roughly 3,994 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

M1 BYE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Smart (Mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet (M1 BYE) between October 2021 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 16 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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