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BV59 YLX

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,389 mi
Last recorded65,389 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 65,389 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost rubber bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

early signs of age related surface rust to the underbody and components

various factory plastic undertrays fitted obscuring components and panels

Fail 13 Jan 2026 65,389 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost rubber bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

early signs of age related surface rust to the underbody and components

various factory plastic undertrays fitted obscuring components and panels

Pass 21 Nov 2024 65,330 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 64,829 miles

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

underbody surface rust

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2022 64,195 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 64,195 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 63,214 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight condensation on lense (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 62,753 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 62,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 62,462 miles

Lower Under tray fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2019 62,462 miles

Lower Under tray fitted

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 61,338 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 10 Aug 2017 57,558 miles

o/s/r brake sticking slightly

Fail 10 Aug 2017 57,558 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/r brake sticking slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2016 53,576 miles

under body covers fitted unable to check some components

Pass 19 Aug 2015 46,497 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 38,287 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 38,287 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 30,824 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 23,952 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 YLX is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 999cc 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 YLX, 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 YLX is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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