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EK59 LEF

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,448 mi
Last recorded92,448 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 LEF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 92,448 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 86,037 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 82,174 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 78,012 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 78,012 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 74,918 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 70,038 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 60,953 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 60,953 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 52,533 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 52,533 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 50,143 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 50,143 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 46,703 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 38,770 miles

Offside Front tyre outer tread cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2015 32,598 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 32,234 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 29,944 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 29,208 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 29,208 miles

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

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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EK59 LEF is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White 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 EK59 LEF, 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 EK59 LEF?

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What year was EK59 LEF registered?

EK59 LEF is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is EK59 LEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK59 LEF shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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