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BJ09 GWF

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

173,626 mi
Last recorded173,626 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 GWF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 173,626 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 172,432 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 169,653 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 169,648 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 169,135 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 169,134 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 168,324 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 160,531 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 157,066 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 157,062 miles

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 135,626 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 132,841 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 132,841 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 129,914 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 129,914 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 127,432 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 112,723 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 101,252 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 50,152 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 GWF is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GWF, 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 GWF registered?

BJ09 GWF is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 17 August 2009.

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The MOT history for BJ09 GWF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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