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BG59 LXJ

2010 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

45,852 mi
Last recorded45,852 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2010 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto41,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 LXJ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Mhd Auto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 45,852 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 45,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracking badly (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracking badly (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 42,725 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 42,725 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 40,982 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 40,292 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 40,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.5 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 37,349 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 37,341 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 34,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 31,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 31,953 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 29,342 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underside in various areas (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 25,176 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 22,605 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 22,605 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 19,879 miles

both front tyres cracking in outer tread

Pass 13 Feb 2014 17,314 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 14,929 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 LXJ is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2010 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 41,917 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 LXJ, 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 16 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG59 LXJ is a 2010 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto, first registered on 17 February 2010.

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