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BD59 LBJ

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

71,099 mi
Last recorded71,099 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 LBJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 71,099 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 67,939 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

Pass 5 Apr 2024 63,718 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 58,719 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 54,163 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 51,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 45,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 43,137 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 43,137 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 36,814 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 33,134 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 7 Nov 2016 30,406 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 29,250 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 20,086 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 15,703 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2013 15,703 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2012 12,261 miles

air bag warning light shows on dash

plastic outter sill covers fitted

vehicle underbody panels fitted

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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BD59 LBJ 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 88.2%.

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 BD59 LBJ, 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 BD59 LBJ registered?

BD59 LBJ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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