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BF56 BEX

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,245 mi
Last recorded77,245 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 BEX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 77,245 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 77,239 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 73,624 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 73,624 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 70,280 miles

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

Offside Front OSF TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT BEARING SEIZED

Fail 1 Nov 2023 70,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front OSF TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT BEARING SEIZED

Pass 4 Nov 2022 66,978 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 63,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN TREAD BLOCK (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN TREAD BLOCK (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 60,146 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 60,130 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value (1.00) (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 54,772 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 54,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 48,808 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 41,834 miles

ALL 4 TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD

ALL 4 TYRES HAVE CRACKING/PERISHING

CENTRE STOP LAMP NOT WORKING UNABLE TO ESTABLISH IF CONNECTED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 10 Jun 2016 31,250 miles

FRONT TYRES HAVE SLIGHT CRACKING TO SIDEWALLS

REAR TYRES HAVE CRACKING TO SIDEWALLS

Pass 13 Jul 2015 26,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill panels fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 21,777 miles

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2013 17,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 11,629 miles

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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BF56 BEX is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF56 BEX, 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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BF56 BEX is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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