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BJ09 FJK

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,168 mi
Last recorded92,168 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 FJK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 92,168 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 92,165 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 89,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 89,153 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 86,602 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 83,673 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 80,523 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 76,969 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2021 76,899 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 73,836 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2020 73,807 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 66,416 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cover deteriorated . cracks in rubber . (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 58,784 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 26 Apr 2018 58,784 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

brake pipes surface corroded

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2017 53,169 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 52,156 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe corroded in mounting clips (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 52,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks in outer side wall to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks in outer side wall to cords (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe corroded in mounting clips (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 44,682 miles

Nearside Front Outer n/s/front tyre small cracks in outer side wall

Offside Front o/s front tyre small cracks in outer side wall

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 37,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Apr 2015 37,175 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 30,743 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 26,085 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 26,085 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 20,794 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 FJK is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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