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HG59 CGE

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

54,125 mi
Last recorded54,125 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 CGE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 54,125 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 52,326 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 50,047 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 47,665 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175-55-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Fronts worn on shoulders 155-60-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 47,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb??? (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175-55-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Fronts worn on shoulders 155-60-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 45,575 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 43,398 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 43,398 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 40,564 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 34,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 26,941 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 26,941 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 19,629 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 13,962 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 13,201 miles

underbody trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2014 10,622 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2014 10,622 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 8,112 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 6,397 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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HG59 CGE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HG59 CGE, 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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HG59 CGE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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