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BG59 GXR

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Grey Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,322 mi
Last recorded118,322 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 GXR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 118,322 miles

clean emission at time of test no print out the plate value 0.5

Pass 3 Feb 2025 114,247 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 30 Jan 2024 102,866 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 91,201 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 91,199 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2022 76,506 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 62,116 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 49,852 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 49,852 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 36,112 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 36,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall slightly cracking / splitting 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 35,659 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 33,878 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 33,237 miles

engine management light on

Fail 9 Feb 2015 33,237 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Pass 18 Jan 2014 25,124 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 25,124 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 19,271 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 GXR is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Grey with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GXR, 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

How do I check the history of BG59 GXR?

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What year was BG59 GXR registered?

BG59 GXR is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is BG59 GXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG59 GXR shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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