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BG59 GXC

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,452 mi
Last recorded93,452 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 GXC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 93,452 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 92,007 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 88,043 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 81,927 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 81,927 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 78,064 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 78,064 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 74,234 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 71,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 64,163 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 64,163 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 56,784 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 56,784 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 50,035 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 50,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 41,177 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 41,177 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 33,573 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 28,036 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 23,757 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 GXC is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GXC, 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 GXC registered?

BG59 GXC is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is BG59 GXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG59 GXC shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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