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BJ09 FGE

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,929 mi
Last recorded91,929 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 FGE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 91,929 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 90,084 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 89,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2018 88,666 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 88,664 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 88,155 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front suspension arm play in bushes

all tyres poor condition and cracking to tread area

under trays ftd

Fail 18 May 2017 88,152 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front suspension arm play in bushes

all tyres poor condition and cracking to tread area

under trays ftd

Pass 9 Apr 2016 85,448 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 82,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2015 82,213 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2014 77,730 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 May 2014 77,730 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 71,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2012 55,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BJ09 FGE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BJ09 FGE, 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 BJ09 FGE registered?

BJ09 FGE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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The MOT history for BJ09 FGE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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