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BK59 FYA

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

90,593 mi
Last recorded90,593 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 FYA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 90,593 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 89,763 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 85,153 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 85,073 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 77,900 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 77,841 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 72,633 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 70,931 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 70,931 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2020 70,931 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 67,948 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner shoulder

Rear Oil leak major engine oil leak advise getting repaired asap

Fail 4 Jan 2018 67,940 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner shoulder

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Oil leak major engine oil leak advise getting repaired asap

Pass 18 Jan 2017 64,266 miles

Engine stabiliser bush perished resulting in movement

Offside Front Wiper smearing

Fail 17 Jan 2017 64,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/60/15 t (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine stabiliser bush perished resulting in movement

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

Offside Front Wiper smearing

Offside Rear brake noisy when applied

Pass 9 Jan 2016 58,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower wishbone rear rubber bush deteriorated and slight movement

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front Lower wishbone rear rubber bush deteriorated and slight movement

both front tyres worn

rear brakes noisy will need attention

Fail 9 Jan 2016 58,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower wishbone rear rubber bush deteriorated and slight movement

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front Lower wishbone rear rubber bush deteriorated and slight movement

both front tyres worn

rear brakes noisy will need attention

Pass 22 Dec 2014 49,666 miles

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

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

Front wipers juddering

Pass 3 Jan 2014 41,328 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 41,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 32,216 miles

both rear tyres at legal req of 1.6mm inside edge at time of test

Fail 2 Jan 2013 32,211 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres at legal req of 1.6mm inside edge at time of test

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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BK59 FYA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 FYA, 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 BK59 FYA registered?

BK59 FYA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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