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BJ59 YSB

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Grey Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

38,566 mi
Last recorded38,566 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 YSB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 38,566 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 37,510 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 32,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 7 Nov 2018 27,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 6 Nov 2018 27,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 11 Nov 2017 22,110 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s front, o/s front, and o/s rear tyres all have cracks to outer sidewalls

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 11 Nov 2016 17,285 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracks to outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 14 Nov 2015 10,963 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 9,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 9,032 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 8,138 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 8,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 6,937 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YSB is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Grey with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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