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CV59 YTE

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

47,017 mi
Last recorded47,017 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 YTE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 47,017 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 46,317 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 46,317 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 42,422 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 42,295 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 39,907 miles

cut in near side front tyre almost to cords

nail in near side rear tyre

Fail 13 Oct 2022 39,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

cut in near side front tyre almost to cords

nail in near side rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2021 36,406 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 36,406 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 35,283 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 35,093 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 34,880 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 34,587 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 34,587 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 33,704 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 33,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise osr tyre perished

Pass 27 Aug 2015 33,089 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 33,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 28,942 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 25,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 25,101 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 20,902 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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CV59 YTE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CV59 YTE, 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 CV59 YTE registered?

CV59 YTE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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