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EJ59 NPO

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,136 mi
Last recorded69,136 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 NPO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 69,136 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both O/s and N/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both O/s and N/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 68,861 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 68,853 miles

Rear Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 68,758 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 68,745 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 68,040 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 67,313 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 67,313 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 66,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 66,320 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 65,876 miles

Manufactures covers fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Nov 2018 65,876 miles

Manufactures covers fitted at time of test

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 65,648 miles

all tyres at 2.5mm or below

Fail 30 Nov 2017 65,647 miles

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

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

all tyres at 2.5mm or below

Pass 29 Nov 2016 63,689 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 24 Nov 2015 55,877 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 43,590 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 43,541 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 32,838 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 32,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 23,402 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2012 23,402 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EJ59 NPO is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black 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 EJ59 NPO, 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 EJ59 NPO registered?

EJ59 NPO is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 21 November 2009.

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