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EK59 LFD

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,137 mi
Last recorded95,137 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 LFD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 95,137 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 72,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 65,667 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 65,667 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2021 64,244 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 62,981 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 62,981 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 61,235 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 56,922 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 49,009 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 41,505 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has 2 nails

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2016 41,502 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has 2 nails

Pass 14 Feb 2015 36,008 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 30,130 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 24,854 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 24,854 miles

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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EK59 LFD is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LFD, 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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EK59 LFD is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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