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BG09 NLZ

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,306 mi
Last recorded65,306 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 NLZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 65,306 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

The bottom of the gearbox is oily

Pass 17 Dec 2020 64,662 miles

Front brake disc faces are rusty

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured just acceptable (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

gearbox oily

Fail 17 Dec 2020 64,662 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front brake disc faces are rusty

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured just acceptable (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

gearbox oily

Pass 8 Jul 2019 64,118 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2018 63,080 miles

Nearside Front headlamp dip beam output reduced to o/side

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front plastic under tray is damaged & slightly loose

gearbox / diff bit oily

Fail 24 Jul 2018 63,080 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front headlamp dip beam output reduced to o/side

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front plastic under tray is damaged & slightly loose

gearbox / diff bit oily

Pass 21 Jul 2017 62,303 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wiper blade has small split

Rear high level brake light has one bulb not working

bottom gearbox diff bit oily

under trays & engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2016 60,252 miles

Gearbox very oily

Offside Rear Damage on bodywork

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Undertrays fitted (NO Action required)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 60,252 miles

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

Gearbox very oily

Offside Rear Damage on bodywork

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Undertrays fitted (NO Action required)

Pass 28 May 2015 58,529 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 52,807 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 47,507 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2013 47,507 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 45,653 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 45,653 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BG09 NLZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG09 NLZ, 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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BG09 NLZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 13 June 2009.

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