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EF59 TLO

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,603 mi
Last recorded50,603 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 TLO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 50,603 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 50,308 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 50,301 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 48,465 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 45,361 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 42,432 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 39,672 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 36,547 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 36,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2019 31,442 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 27,487 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 22,478 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 16,973 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 16,281 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 15,321 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 14,441 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
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EF59 TLO is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TLO, 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

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What year was EF59 TLO registered?

EF59 TLO is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is EF59 TLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF59 TLO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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