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BV59 YKA

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,777 mi
Last recorded56,777 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 YKA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 56,777 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 56,776 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Oct 2023 51,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2022 46,215 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 46,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 42,440 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 40,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 40,608 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near clip on subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 37,065 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 34,201 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 31,363 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 31,363 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155 60 15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 29,204 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 29,204 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 27,472 miles

n/s mirror glass broken but view to rear still possible

Fail 4 Aug 2015 27,472 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

centre engine mount spit

n/s mirror glass broken but view to rear still possible

Pass 18 Aug 2014 21,709 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 21,707 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2014 21,708 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 8 Aug 2013 14,533 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 10,869 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 10,869 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 YKA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White 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 YKA, 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 YKA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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