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BK59 FYV

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

53,244 mi
Last recorded53,244 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet43,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 FYV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 53,244 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 53,244 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 52,233 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 15 Mar 2024 50,707 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 14 Mar 2024 50,707 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 49,909 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 30 Nov 2021 49,253 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 19 Oct 2020 48,639 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 17 May 2019 46,183 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 43,206 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 41,137 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 41,137 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the hub (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/55/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 37,862 miles

nearside front tyre slightly cracked/perished

offside front tyre slightly cracked/perished

Pass 11 Jun 2015 30,499 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 13,253 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 13,253 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 11,361 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
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BK59 FYV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 43,426 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK59 FYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BK59 FYV registered?

BK59 FYV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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The MOT history for BK59 FYV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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