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RV59 BXG

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,829 mi
Last recorded77,829 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 BXG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 77,829 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 77,562 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 71,305 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 69,696 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 69,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Wishbone Bushes Are Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Is Badly Cracking On The Inner Sidewall And In The Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 65,056 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 64,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 57,689 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 57,678 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 56,721 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 55,550 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 53,947 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 51,781 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 50,901 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 49,989 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 49,989 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 47,243 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 42,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic body sills fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2012 37,368 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 BXG is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BXG, 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 RV59 BXG registered?

RV59 BXG is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 31 October 2009.

Is RV59 BXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV59 BXG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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