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PK59 BSV

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,573 mi
Last recorded84,573 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK59 BSV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 84,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 84,537 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 76,600 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 65,300 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 59,414 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 59,405 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 56,335 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 56,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 46,626 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 41,785 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 41,780 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 34,215 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 24,499 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 22,242 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 19,163 miles

Front tyres low on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2014 15,565 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 13,545 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 13,158 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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PK59 BSV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PK59 BSV, 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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PK59 BSV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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