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BJ59 KZG

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Brown Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,819 mi
Last recorded76,819 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 KZG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 76,819 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2026 76,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 72,811 miles

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

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

slight play in drivers door hinges

Pass 20 Mar 2024 66,251 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 66,215 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre obviously under inflated all 4 (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 58,526 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 54,408 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 52,406 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 52,406 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 48,260 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 45,286 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 42,354 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 39,100 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 93,376 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 35,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 29,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 24,762 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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BJ59 KZG is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Brown with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KZG, 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 KZG registered?

BJ59 KZG is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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