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RV59 BWU

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,137 mi
Last recorded83,137 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 BWU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 83,137 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2026 83,137 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 79,524 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 77,931 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 77,189 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 76,082 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 75,128 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 74,374 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 71,027 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 71,021 miles

Emissions not tested due to blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Jan 2019 70,976 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 65,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 60,834 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 54,180 miles

gear box mount bush has slight play

Pass 5 Jan 2015 48,628 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 44,604 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 42,464 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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RV59 BWU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BWU, 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 BWU registered?

RV59 BWU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 21 November 2009.

Is RV59 BWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV59 BWU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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