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BJ59 KZH

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,394 mi
Last recorded103,394 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 KZH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 103,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 May 2024 103,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 96,286 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 96,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 88,795 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 88,793 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 88,447 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 80,132 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 89,052 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light n/w (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light n/w (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 67,821 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 67,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 50,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 34,563 miles

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

Offside Front 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 19 Nov 2016 27,489 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 15,056 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 13,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 11,621 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 10,001 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 7,621 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 KZH is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KZH, 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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BJ59 KZH is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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