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BJ59 KYO

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,676 mi
Last recorded92,676 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 KYO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 92,676 miles
Fail 30 May 2026 92,676 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 91,100 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 91,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 88,997 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 84,223 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 79,498 miles

service light on

Pass 31 Oct 2017 71,393 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 71,393 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 62,669 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 62,669 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 52,632 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 52,613 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose broken (2.4.C.3a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 41,578 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 41,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 32,156 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 31,124 miles

centre stop light inoperative

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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BJ59 KYO is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BJ59 KYO, 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 KYO registered?

BJ59 KYO is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 22 October 2009.

Is BJ59 KYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ59 KYO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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