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BG59 GXS

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,539 mi
Last recorded49,539 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 49,539 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All at Front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 47,729 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre Sholder

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both Sides Valve Stem Cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 47,729 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre Sholder

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both Sides Valve Stem Cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 44,956 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 42,228 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 40,513 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 40,513 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 38,638 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 36,875 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 36,868 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 34,895 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 34,894 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 31,051 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 31,051 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 27,046 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 22,731 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 19,685 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014 18,392 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 18,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2013 17,035 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 17,031 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 GXS is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GXS, 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.

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What year was BG59 GXS registered?

BG59 GXS is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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