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CA59 FHW

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Diesel 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,031 mi
Last recorded92,031 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 FHW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 92,031 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 92,031 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 May 2023 92,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r underside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine stabiliser bush splitting

Fail 26 Apr 2023 92,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r underside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

battery negative terminal loose

earth strap insecure underside of vehicle

engine stabiliser bush splitting

rear brake drums slightly wet in oil

Pass 3 Mar 2022 79,739 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 76,013 miles

Front suspension top mounts have movment

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 76,013 miles

Front suspension top mounts have movment

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 60,238 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 41,887 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 41,887 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 37,125 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 37,125 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 32,050 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 31,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 25,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 18,164 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 14,725 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 14,456 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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CA59 FHW is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CA59 FHW, 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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CA59 FHW is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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