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BV59 YLU

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,536 mi
Last recorded87,536 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 YLU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 87,536 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 79,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 70,195 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 70,195 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 62,438 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 62,438 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 58,873 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 58,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 55,250 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 50,860 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 50,860 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 46,113 miles

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 46,112 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 40,599 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

front window tinting????

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 6 Sep 2017 40,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

front window tinting????

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 13 Sep 2016 35,747 miles

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Oct 2015 32,571 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 29,445 miles

all 4 tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Sep 2013 24,474 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center rear stop lamp inop

Pass 24 Oct 2012 18,890 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 YLU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YLU, 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 YLU registered?

BV59 YLU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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