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BK59 FXW

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,806 mi
Last recorded83,806 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 FXW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 83,806 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened has slightly play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 80,864 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 78,094 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r , n/s/r , may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 73,173 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 73,134 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 67,213 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 65,030 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 65,030 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle over 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 62,318 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 59,435 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 59,433 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower swing arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 56,412 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 51,405 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 51,405 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 46,032 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 35,947 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 35,941 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

o/s/f seat belt twisted and slow to return

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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BK59 FXW is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BK59 FXW, 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

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What year was BK59 FXW registered?

BK59 FXW is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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