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BJ09 FGV

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,788 mi
Last recorded80,788 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 FGV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 80,788 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 80,556 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 80,285 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 79,022 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 70,319 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 66,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 58,034 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 58,033 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 51,357 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

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

Pass 24 May 2017 46,876 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2016 39,653 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 39,653 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 33,001 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 23,576 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 16,239 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 8,851 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
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BJ09 FGV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BJ09 FGV, 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 FGV registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ09 FGV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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