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HJ59 OEK

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,277 mi
Last recorded84,277 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 OEK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 84,277 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 77,674 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 77,608 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 72,373 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 72,373 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 69,432 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 62,173 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 60,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall perishing/tread worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 51,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 41,996 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 35,947 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING ON OUTER WALLS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 30,945 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 30,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 19,493 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 16,470 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 13,701 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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HJ59 OEK is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HJ59 OEK, 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 HJ59 OEK registered?

HJ59 OEK is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 24 October 2009.

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The MOT history for HJ59 OEK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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