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BG59 GWU

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Grey Diesel 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

62,712 mi
Last recorded62,712 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 GWU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 62,712 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 60,348 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 58,603 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 56,149 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 55,317 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 54,122 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 52,628 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 47,972 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 42,659 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 36,005 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 29,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre walls cracking up

n/s/r nail

Pass 22 Dec 2014 25,686 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 21,705 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 21,705 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 17,706 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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BG59 GWU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Grey with a 749cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BG59 GWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG59 GWU registered?

BG59 GWU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 18 December 2009.

Is BG59 GWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG59 GWU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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