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BV59 XNK

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,017 mi
Last recorded52,017 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 XNK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 52,017 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 51,122 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 49,236 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))

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 49,236 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 47,374 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 44,668 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 43,032 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 41,035 miles

Dampness around n/s diff seal

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 41,035 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Dampness around n/s diff seal

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 34,715 miles

Front both sides shocks slight external corrosion to casing

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leakage around NS drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Fail 13 Feb 2019 34,602 miles

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

Front both sides shocks slight external corrosion to casing

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leakage around NS drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 15 Feb 2018 31,521 miles

2x items obstructing front view removed prior to test

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 29,114 miles

Central Front Item removed prior to test

Engine covers/undertrays

Fail 14 Feb 2017 29,007 miles

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

Central Front Item removed prior to test

Engine covers/undertrays

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 25,819 miles

Front tyres split and perishing

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2015 23,184 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 21,056 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 16,064 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2013 15,987 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 12,550 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

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BV59 XNK is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV59 XNK, 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 BV59 XNK registered?

BV59 XNK is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is BV59 XNK safe to buy?

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