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GY59 BSO

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,485 mi
Last recorded135,485 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 BSO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 135,485 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 135,485 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 132,421 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 132,421 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 128,397 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 128,384 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 122,918 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 122,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 118,134 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 118,132 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 114,606 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 114,606 miles

Fuel pipe leaking pipe connection in engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 110,754 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 103,212 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 103,211 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 90,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Oct 2016 73,129 miles

engine and under tray covers

Fail 1 Oct 2016 73,128 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine and under tray covers

Pass 1 Oct 2015 56,673 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 38,749 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 38,684 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 26,580 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 26,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2012 17,586 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 10,184 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 9,955 miles

crack in o/s/r of bumper

white marks on n/s/f bumper

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
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GY59 BSO is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GY59 BSO, 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 GY59 BSO registered?

GY59 BSO is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 19 September 2009.

Is GY59 BSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY59 BSO shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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