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BG59 GXH

2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

81,350 mi
Last recorded81,350 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto43,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 GXH
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse Mhd Auto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 81,350 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 79,433 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 76,120 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 76,120 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 71,652 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 71,648 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero deck blades fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyyre has a cut in the tread exposing cords 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also has 2 nails in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 67,440 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 67,439 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 63,699 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 63,597 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 59,724 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 59,726 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

high level brake light not working

Pass 26 Mar 2019 55,593 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 54,000 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 48,001 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 48,000 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 46,911 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 43,968 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 40,837 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 40,837 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto?

Based on 11,321 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
3,214
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
942
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 78
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 57
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BG59 GXH is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 43,216 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 Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG59 GXH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG59 GXH is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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