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FG59 LFY

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,142 mi
Last recorded60,142 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 LFY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 60,142 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 59,289 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 57,698 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 56,439 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 56,054 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 56,050 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 53,557 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 53,557 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 51,345 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive around driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 51,345 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive around driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 49,007 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 48,797 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 43,961 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 41,321 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 40,590 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 40,581 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 39,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 7 Aug 2013 36,343 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres lightly perished

Fail 18 Sep 2012 36,903 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side front outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2012 36,903 miles

near side front outer tyre wall damaged

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 LFY is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 999cc petrol 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 FG59 LFY, 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 FG59 LFY registered?

FG59 LFY is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 26 October 2009.

Is FG59 LFY safe to buy?

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