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FV59 LRA

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Blue Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,717 mi
Last recorded97,717 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 LRA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 97,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 92,103 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 85,748 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 83,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 79,950 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 79,950 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 77,086 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 73,520 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 73,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 69,073 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 69,069 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 61,646 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 57,293 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 52,260 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 47,837 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 37,431 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2012 30,800 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 30,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 LRA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Blue with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LRA, 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 FV59 LRA registered?

FV59 LRA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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