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FV59 EFG

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,499 mi
Last recorded50,499 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 EFG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 50,499 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 50,243 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 49,896 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 49,532 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 49,532 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 48,840 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 48,840 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 47,802 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 47,802 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 47,260 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 44,193 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 40,039 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 35,273 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 31,205 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 26,660 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 22,075 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 18,439 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 17,195 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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FV59 EFG is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FV59 EFG, 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 FV59 EFG registered?

FV59 EFG is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is FV59 EFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV59 EFG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV59 EFG have outstanding finance?

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