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BV59 YKB

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,662 mi
Last recorded81,662 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 81,662 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 72,085 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 64,135 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 58,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front front brake backing plate slightly damaged/corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 58,371 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom of engine (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 53,877 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 53,874 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 49,592 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 49,591 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near clip (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 44,630 miles

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

Offside Front window inop

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 44,576 miles

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

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

Offside Front window inop

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 37,460 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 37,460 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 32,744 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 32,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 28,988 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 28,988 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 26,708 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 26,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 25,345 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2013 22,955 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 22,955 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 20,003 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 20,003 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 YKB is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YKB, 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 YKB is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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