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BJ09 FHA

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,963 mi
Last recorded114,963 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 FHA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 114,963 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 114,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 113,614 miles

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 113,614 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 112,332 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 111,430 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 110,577 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 110,140 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 110,135 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 110,011 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2020 109,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO WEAR INDICATORS. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 105,553 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT UPPER STRUT MOUNT WORN

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 105,442 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE FRONT UPPER STRUT MOUNT WORN

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 96,608 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN TO LIMIT BALD INNER EDGE. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN TO LIMIT BALD INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 96,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN TO LIMIT BALD INNER EDGE. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN TO LIMIT BALD INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 87,606 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit LOW INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 87,606 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit LOW INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 80,514 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 80,514 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 79,274 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 79,274 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 65,906 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 44,639 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 27,794 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 27,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 FHA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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