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FD59 EHG

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Blue Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

59,763 mi
Last recorded59,763 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD59 EHG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 59,763 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 57,593 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 57,591 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2023 55,224 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 51,483 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 47,458 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 43,994 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 41,964 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 38,958 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 36,955 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 36,951 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 33,736 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 28,797 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 17,046 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 7,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight bind offside rear wheel

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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FD59 EHG is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Blue with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FD59 EHG, 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 FD59 EHG registered?

FD59 EHG is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is FD59 EHG safe to buy?

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