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BGZ 998

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,831 mi
Last recorded62,831 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGZ 998
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 62,831 miles

Exhaust manifold heat shield insecure but not likely to come off

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 57,640 miles

Exhaust manifold heat shield insecure

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

Fail 12 Oct 2024 57,640 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust manifold heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 55,091 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 51,043 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Oct 2021 48,202 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 46,305 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 46,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 39,195 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 29,669 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 29,668 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 29,004 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 28,697 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 26,315 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 22,793 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 19,032 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 16,087 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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BGZ 998 is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BGZ 998, 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 BGZ 998 registered?

BGZ 998 is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 June 2009.

Is BGZ 998 safe to buy?

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