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BG59 RWV

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,645 mi
Last recorded64,645 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet43,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 RWV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 64,645 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 60,437 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 56,158 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 56,054 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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 25 Aug 2022 54,447 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 52,805 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 52,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 50,277 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Aug 2019 47,432 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 43,949 miles

FRONT TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT DAMAGE TO OIL PRESSURE SWITCH

Pass 7 Apr 2017 39,309 miles

Offside Seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 30 Mar 2017 39,201 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

Offside Seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 9 Jan 2016 35,250 miles

centre brake light not working

nearside rear tyre inner wall badly perished and cracking

Pass 29 Nov 2014 29,601 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 29,238 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 24,912 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 21,446 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 21,093 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
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BG59 RWV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 43,426 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG59 RWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG59 RWV registered?

BG59 RWV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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