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BJ59 YRS

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,066 mi
Last recorded92,066 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 YRS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 92,066 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2025 92,066 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 91,263 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 88,901 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 86,991 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

underbody corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2022 86,991 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

underbody corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2021 82,282 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 78,701 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 79,136 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 67,058 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 67,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 57,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 48,448 miles

centre console lose

Fail 18 Nov 2016 48,441 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

centre console lose

Pass 29 Oct 2015 39,974 miles

ENGINE COVERS & UNDERTRAYS FITTED

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 39,974 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ENGINE COVERS & UNDERTRAYS FITTED

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 46,221 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 20,153 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 29,745 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YRS is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YRS, 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 YRS is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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