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FD59 EHS

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Brown Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,879 mi
Last recorded99,879 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD59 EHS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 99,879 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 99,879 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 99,113 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 94,268 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 87,538 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 83,786 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 80,007 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 78,221 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 78,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 75,297 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 71,894 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 67,742 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 67,742 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 63,313 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 52,670 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 42,791 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 42,791 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 40,197 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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FD59 EHS is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Brown with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EHS, 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

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What year was FD59 EHS registered?

FD59 EHS is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 24 December 2009.

Is FD59 EHS safe to buy?

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