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EY59 ONU

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,467 mi
Last recorded69,467 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 ONU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 69,467 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 67,096 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT/REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured WIRE SLIGHTY RUBBING ON DROP LINK (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SILL COVERS SLIGHTY LOOSE NOT DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Nov 2024 67,096 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position UPPER BOOT GLASS DONT CLOSE (6.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2054516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT/REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured WIRE SLIGHTY RUBBING ON DROP LINK (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SILL COVERS SLIGHTY LOOSE NOT DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2023 62,595 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing on inner edge and perishing and has a cut in side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 58,336 miles

both front tyres slightly cracked gearbox oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2021 54,999 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 54,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 49,613 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 49,553 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2019 43,643 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 43,641 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 40,315 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 38,149 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 33,631 miles

all 4 tyres near legal limit

Fail 9 Dec 2016 33,631 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 27,308 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 22,500 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 22,500 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 21,103 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 16,313 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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EY59 ONU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EY59 ONU, 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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EY59 ONU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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