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SY59 BZG

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Grey Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

19,136 mi
Last recorded19,136 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 BZG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 19,136 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f & o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s lens tarnished/deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm corroded/front mount bush area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where clipped to suspension beam (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 18,579 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shock absorbers corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 18,578 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shock absorbers corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective lenses discoloured. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 17,848 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 17,120 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 16,352 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 15,303 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 15,303 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding 60da. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 14,209 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 14,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished, inner wall split marked partly in yellow. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished, outer wall various splits to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished, inner wall split marked part in yellow. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high Reset to correct aim. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 13,148 miles

N/S/R tyre outer side wall scuffed/cracking

Pass 19 Oct 2017 12,071 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 11,093 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 11,084 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 10,192 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 10,192 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 8,909 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 6,916 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 3,882 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SY59 BZG is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Grey with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SY59 BZG, 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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SY59 BZG is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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