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MF59 BBJ

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Blue Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,435 mi
Last recorded57,435 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 BBJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 57,435 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 51,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake effort low

both side front tyres are wearing thin on the shoulders

undertrays fitted obscuring some components and rear section undersealed covering suspension and brakepipes

Fail 17 Aug 2021 51,913 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding also unable to check wheel bearing for noise or play (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake effort low

both side front tyres are wearing thin on the shoulders

undertrays fitted obscuring some components and rear section undersealed covering suspension and brakepipes

Pass 10 Aug 2020 48,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

there appears to be misting from the offside front coolant hose

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Aug 2019 44,977 miles

front brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Pass 1 Aug 2018 42,169 miles

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

all rear underbody of vehicle has been heavily undersealed

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Aug 2018 41,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested dipped beam inop (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

all rear underbody of vehicle has been heavily undersealed

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Aug 2017 38,164 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Sep 2016 35,756 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Sep 2015 31,283 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 28,225 miles

both front tyres low

both rear tyres low and cracked

n/s dipp beam image dimming

Pass 21 Aug 2013 22,813 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 18,260 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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MF59 BBJ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Blue with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MF59 BBJ, 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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MF59 BBJ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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