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BV59 XOB

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,376 mi
Last recorded109,376 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 XOB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 109,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 87,074 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2025 87,074 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 78,530 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Fail 15 May 2024 78,530 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2023 76,680 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2023 76,680 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 72,177 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2020 62,119 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2020 62,119 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 56,076 miles

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Minor Oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 55,338 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 51,758 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 43,283 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 35,649 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 31,271 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 25,687 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2012 19,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 19,698 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 XOB is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XOB, 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 BV59 XOB registered?

BV59 XOB is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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