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FV59 SDO

2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,922 mi
Last recorded65,922 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe44,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 SDO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 65,922 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes slightly corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar D bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion present under vehicle

Fail 6 Oct 2025 65,917 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 63,376 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 60,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 58,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 54,872 miles

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

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

Under body suspension components surface rust, o/s/f shocker slight lift.

Pass 16 Oct 2019 54,643 miles

offside front suspension some play/movement in top strut mounting when suspension is in droop

surface corrosion in most brake pipes , covers fitted to underside of vehicle

surface cracks/splits in nearside front tyre sidewalls

Pass 22 Oct 2018 51,718 miles

most brake pipes showing signs of surface corrosion

some play in offside front top suspension bearing/mounting when suspension is in droop

surface cracks/splits in nearside front tyre outer sidewall , covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Oct 2018 51,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

most brake pipes showing signs of surface corrosion

some play in offside front top suspension bearing/mounting when suspension is in droop

surface cracks/splits in nearside front tyre outer sidewall , covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Oct 2017 48,376 miles

most brake pipes surface corrosion , covers fitted to inner wings and underside of vehicle

some play in offside front strut top mounting/bearing when suspension is in droop

Fail 25 Oct 2017 48,376 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

most brake pipes surface corrosion , covers fitted to inner wings and underside of vehicle

some bind in offside rear

some play in offside front strut top mounting/bearing when suspension is in droop

Pass 28 Oct 2016 44,751 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 41,923 miles

undershields fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2014 33,776 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 26,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 19,742 miles

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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FV59 SDO is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FV59 SDO, 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 FV59 SDO registered?

FV59 SDO is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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