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FD59 EHR

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,080 mi
Last recorded71,080 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD59 EHR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 71,080 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2026 66,570 miles

Front Engine mount cracking

Loud rattle from inside gear box

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 66,570 miles

Front Engine mount cracking

Loud rattle from inside gear box

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 49,789 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 49,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 44,713 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2022 30,213 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 25,584 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2020 19,864 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2020 19,856 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2015 19,591 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 19,092 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2013 18,772 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 18,267 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
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FD59 EHR is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 EHR, 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 EHR registered?

FD59 EHR is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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