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BG59 GXE

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

54,493 mi
Last recorded54,493 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 GXE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 54,493 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 53,003 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS&OS (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 52,922 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS&OS (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 51,635 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 48,420 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 41,685 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 41,685 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 39,841 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 38,676 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 38,676 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 35,900 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 35,900 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 28,021 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2016 20,193 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 14,789 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 8,772 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 4,593 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 GXE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GXE, 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 GXE registered?

BG59 GXE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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The MOT history for BG59 GXE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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