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BJ09 FGM

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

61,328 mi
Last recorded61,328 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 FGM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 61,328 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 61,328 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 59,794 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 57,446 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 57,446 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 55,258 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 55,258 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 54,012 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 54,012 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 52,802 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 52,802 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 52,050 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 52,050 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle REAR (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 51,012 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 51,012 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking ENGINE (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 49,863 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 49,863 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 48,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 48,030 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 44,128 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 29,596 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

tailgate brake light not working

Fail 16 Mar 2013 29,596 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

tailgate brake light not working

Pass 29 May 2012 20,217 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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BJ09 FGM is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 FGM, 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 FGM registered?

BJ09 FGM is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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The MOT history for BJ09 FGM shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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