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BJ09 VWF

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,073 mi
Last recorded58,073 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 VWF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 58,073 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 58,073 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 52,300 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in tread and slightly inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in tread and slightly inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 52,265 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned side wing (4.4.3 (a))

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (i))

Front wipers not tested

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in tread and slightly inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in tread and slightly inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 42,585 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 42,576 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 39,786 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 36,922 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 36,921 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 34,791 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

wheel covers fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 11 Nov 2019 31,348 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 27,127 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 23,715 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 19,789 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 16,241 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 13,776 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 11,378 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 9,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2013 9,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 8,334 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 VWF is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VWF, 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 VWF is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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