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BV59 YKC

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,646 mi
Last recorded61,646 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 61,646 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))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 59,379 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 55,524 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 50,801 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 50,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 43,796 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 40,556 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre inner tread damaged

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn up& down movement (2.2.2 (b))

cut in n/s/r tyre outer wall

Fail 12 Aug 2020 40,556 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into back plate (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into back plate (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre inner tread damaged

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn up& down movement (2.2.2 (b))

cut in n/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 8 Aug 2019 36,529 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 36,529 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 33,604 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 33,604 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 29,669 miles

Central engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 25,215 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 25,213 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 20,471 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 31,830 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 17,059 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2014 17,059 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 11,372 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 10,057 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 YKC is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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