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BJ59 YRV

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

102,653 mi
Last recorded102,653 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 YRV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 102,653 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 100,484 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 99,676 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 97,717 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 95,519 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 79,525 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 79,525 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 62,888 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2018 56,111 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre (centre of tread)

Pass 5 Jul 2017 49,988 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 49,988 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 36,741 miles

Offside Front tyre deep cracking in outer side wall

child seat fitted

nearside front wiper blade starting to split

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2016 36,741 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front tyre deep cracking in outer side wall

child seat fitted

nearside front wiper blade starting to split

under trays fitted

Pass 18 May 2015 31,571 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 27,991 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 20,406 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 20,246 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 YRV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YRV, 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 YRV registered?

BJ59 YRV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 18 November 2009.

Is BJ59 YRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ59 YRV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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