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AO59 BJE

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,733 mi
Last recorded66,733 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 BJE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 66,733 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 62,940 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 60,003 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 59,989 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 55,847 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 52,019 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 47,986 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 39,706 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 39,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 34,443 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 34,442 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 33,387 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 33,387 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 30,871 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 27,395 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

small cracks around offside rear and both front tyres

Pass 21 Jan 2015 21,907 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 16,290 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 14,832 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 14,810 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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AO59 BJE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO59 BJE, 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.

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What year was AO59 BJE registered?

AO59 BJE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is AO59 BJE safe to buy?

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