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BJ09 FGZ

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,544 mi
Last recorded100,544 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 100,544 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 100,544 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 95,676 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 76,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 42,772 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 42,380 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

all tyres are perished/cracked and show deep splits at the tread.

off and near side rear tyres show uneven wear and are worn bald at the edge.

Pass 29 Mar 2018 27,994 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 27,989 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2017 24,756 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 20,170 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 18,066 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 15,475 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 12,670 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 9,739 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 FGZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FGZ, 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 FGZ registered?

BJ09 FGZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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The MOT history for BJ09 FGZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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