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EF59 LYC

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Blue Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,883 mi
Last recorded78,883 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 LYC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 78,883 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 74,709 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 68,471 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 67,471 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 67,075 miles

Central High level brake light not working

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine mount bush deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 66,665 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rubber bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

High level center brake light not working

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

Pass 10 May 2019 65,284 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 60,254 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 54,809 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 49,390 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 49,390 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 43,514 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 30,045 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 29,894 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 17,026 miles

emmisions to clean to register on ega

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
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EF59 LYC is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Blue with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF59 LYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EF59 LYC?

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What year was EF59 LYC registered?

EF59 LYC is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 24 December 2009.

Is EF59 LYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF59 LYC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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