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BG59 GXN

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

71,696 mi
Last recorded71,696 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto42,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 GXN
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Mhd Auto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 71,696 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2026 71,696 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central stop lamp not working

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2024 68,853 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

general corrosion underbody

Pass 17 Nov 2023 63,915 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 63,900 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 48,753 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 48,753 miles

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 41,430 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under tray fitted preventing view

Fail 26 Oct 2021 41,419 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under tray fitted preventing view

Pass 31 Oct 2020 38,491 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 36,048 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 32,886 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 29,230 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 26,549 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 26,549 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 22,617 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 22,617 miles

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 19,034 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 19,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 15,929 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 15,929 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 13,264 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 13,264 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto?

Based on 44,035 MOT tests across 3,356 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
3,158
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
3,356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 315
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 260
coil spring broken 256
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 230
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BG59 GXN is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 42,757 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 Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG59 GXN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG59 GXN registered?

BG59 GXN is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto, first registered on 21 November 2009.

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