CarVerify

Free Car Check

BK09 VZG

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,594 mi
Last recorded84,594 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Smart (mcc)
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 VZG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 84,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 76,069 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 72,650 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 72,650 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 65,112 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 65,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 57,002 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 53,720 miles

various factory plastic undertrays fitted obscuring components pipes and panels

Pass 3 Jul 2020 52,060 miles

large factory plastic undertray fitted obscuring components and panels

Pass 17 Jul 2019 50,357 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 49,991 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 49,009 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 47,815 miles

Offside Rear brake has slight grabbing/sticking

Fail 11 Apr 2017 47,815 miles

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

Offside Rear brake has slight grabbing/sticking

Pass 1 Apr 2016 46,432 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 46,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 45,032 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2015 44,948 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 42,230 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 41,137 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2013 41,137 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Aug 2011 23,131 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BK09 VZG is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BK09 VZG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BK09 VZG?

You can check the full history of BK09 VZG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BK09 VZG registered?

BK09 VZG is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 16 April 2009.

Is BK09 VZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK09 VZG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK09 VZG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BK09 VZG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.