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FP59 VFA

2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

57,086 mi
Last recorded57,086 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe44,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 VFA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 57,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2024 52,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 May 2024 52,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 52,800 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 48,415 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 48,415 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 44,849 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 43,960 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 43,842 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 42,858 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 36,927 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 35,288 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 31,563 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 25,792 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 21,817 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 17,334 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 17,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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FP59 VFA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 44,599 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP59 VFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FP59 VFA registered?

FP59 VFA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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The MOT history for FP59 VFA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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