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BG59 FAU

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,001 mi
Last recorded67,001 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 FAU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 67,001 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 67,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 61,760 miles

Exhaust shield insecure

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 61,760 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Exhaust shield insecure

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 59,753 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 58,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 55,760 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 55,753 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 47,952 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 46,888 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2020 46,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2019 44,906 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2018 41,993 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear where the pipes go through securing clips (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Rear both rear tyres HEAVILY CRACKED AND PERISHED on shoulders

Pass 11 Mar 2017 38,914 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 35,472 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 35,472 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 33,221 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 28,354 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 25 Oct 2013 22,009 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 17,259 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
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BG59 FAU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG59 FAU, 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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BG59 FAU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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