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FG59 CVT

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Grey Diesel 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,824 mi
Last recorded75,824 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 CVT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 75,824 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 74,948 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 74,948 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 71,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 70,746 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 70,744 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDES (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH SIDES 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 67,944 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 65,513 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 58,656 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 54,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and below 1.6mm on edges but has raised tread so complies to mot regs (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and below 1.6mm on edges but has raised tread so complies to mot regs (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 52,223 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 48,240 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 48,232 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 41,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 41,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 31,990 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 23,769 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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FG59 CVT is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Grey with a 698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FG59 CVT, 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 FG59 CVT registered?

FG59 CVT is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 4 November 2009.

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