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EA59 FRC

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,682 mi
Last recorded94,682 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 FRC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 94,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 79,337 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 79,093 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 68,853 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 68,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Wheel To Brake Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Wheel To Brake Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 62,431 miles

Gearbox mounting defective rubber bush perishing

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 58,204 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 56,584 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 49,894 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 42,121 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 34,680 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 34,614 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 27,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 18,903 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 16,507 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 16,507 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 15,020 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 13,633 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 13,607 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 13,607 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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EA59 FRC is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA59 FRC, 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 EA59 FRC registered?

EA59 FRC is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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