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BJ59 FRD

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,521 mi
Last recorded101,521 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 FRD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 101,521 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 100,240 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 98,419 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 98,409 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 87,771 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 82,303 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 78,794 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 61,990 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 51,677 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 45,067 miles

Nearside Child seat fitted preventing complete inspection of an adult seat belt.

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

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

Under trays fitted preventing through inspection of under vehicle components

Fail 19 Apr 2017 44,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Child seat fitted preventing complete inspection of an adult seat belt.

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

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

Under trays fitted preventing through inspection of under vehicle components

Pass 18 Apr 2016 37,948 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 29,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F + O/S/f tyres starting to get low on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2015 29,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F + O/S/f tyres starting to get low on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 24,296 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 18,637 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
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BJ59 FRD is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BJ59 FRD, 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 BJ59 FRD registered?

BJ59 FRD is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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