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RV59 BWA

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

55,657 mi
Last recorded55,657 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 BWA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 55,657 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 51,236 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 46,626 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 42,535 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 39,674 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 36,699 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 32,985 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 27,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly when rotated by hand.

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

windscreen has small stonechips.

Fail 19 Mar 2019 27,214 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly when rotated by hand.

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

windscreen has small stonechips.

Pass 18 Dec 2018 25,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 21,788 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 17,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cut in tread.

Pass 31 Dec 2015 12,888 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 9,662 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 7,219 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 6,112 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
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RV59 BWA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RV59 BWA, 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 RV59 BWA registered?

RV59 BWA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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