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FG59 OHJ

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,234 mi
Last recorded96,234 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 OHJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 96,234 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 96,234 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 93,015 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 87,128 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 76,920 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 74,893 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 74,893 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 68,424 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 68,385 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 64,729 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)

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

plastic covers fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2018 64,728 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

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

plastic covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2017 61,294 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 61,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

moisture inside nearside headlamp lens

Pass 8 Mar 2016 46,742 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 46,742 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 32,642 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)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Feb 2015 32,642 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 May 2013 18,633 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 18,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 17,407 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 OHJ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OHJ, 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 OHJ registered?

FG59 OHJ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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