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FG59 XVK

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

130,139 mi
Last recorded130,139 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 XVK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 130,139 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 127,186 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 126,141 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 126,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Held in with blue tak, Insecure. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken, dropped down and sitting close to tyre. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 122,487 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 121,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 120,057 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 118,096 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 116,439 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 116,145 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 103,515 miles

Engine Management light ON

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 103,486 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside rear foot/service application slow (3.7.B.5b)

Engine Management light ON

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.01 MM (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 87,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 70,637 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 53,312 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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FG59 XVK is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XVK, 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 XVK registered?

FG59 XVK is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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