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BV59 XNR

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,774 mi
Last recorded69,774 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 XNR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 69,774 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 62,143 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 62,098 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 6 Aug 2024 61,964 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear 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 5 Aug 2024 61,941 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear 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 11 Aug 2023 59,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Valve perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.1mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake backplate corroded

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Valve perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.4mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 59,110 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Valve perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.1mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake backplate corroded

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Valve perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.4mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 54,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play end link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes, slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view of some testable items

Fail 27 Jul 2022 54,447 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play end link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes, slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view of some testable items

Pass 21 Jul 2021 47,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view

vehicle struggled to meet exhaust emissions limits, recommend check

Fail 20 Jul 2021 47,464 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault sorted (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view

Pass 13 Aug 2020 43,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play end link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s rear (1.2.1 (e))

trailer board o/s stop and tail light not working,,recommend check

under trays fitted, limiting view

Fail 13 Aug 2020 43,330 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play end link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s rear (1.2.1 (e))

trailer board o/s stop and tail light not working,,recommend check

under trays fitted, limiting view

Pass 12 Aug 2019 41,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 36,770 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 32,894 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 27,867 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 23,840 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 23,840 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 21,120 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 17,265 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 13,943 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 XNR is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BV59 XNR, 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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BV59 XNR is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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