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PK59 BTU

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

61,664 mi
Last recorded61,664 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK59 BTU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 61,664 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 57,905 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 49,629 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 46,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

nearside door mirror taped up

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2021 45,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

nearside door mirror taped up

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2021 45,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

nearside door mirror taped up

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2019 45,142 miles

front number plate deteriorating

nearside door mirror loose

rear number plate deteriorating

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2019 45,142 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front number plate deteriorating

nearside door mirror loose

rear number plate deteriorating

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2018 42,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear number plates deteriorating

nearside door mirror loose

Fail 12 Oct 2018 42,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front and rear number plates deteriorating

nearside door mirror loose

Pass 25 Oct 2017 40,408 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 37,828 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 32,304 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 32,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 27,765 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 22,694 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 16,973 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 BTU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK59 BTU registered?

PK59 BTU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is PK59 BTU safe to buy?

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