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HJ59 OEP

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Grey Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,416 mi
Last recorded107,416 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 OEP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 107,416 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 100,639 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 97,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 97,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 86,432 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 86,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2021 70,819 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 59,359 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 59,355 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 43,769 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 32,961 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Feb 2018 32,961 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 17,020 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 12,044 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 11,627 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 11,045 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 9,759 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HJ59 OEP is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Grey with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OEP, 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 HJ59 OEP registered?

HJ59 OEP is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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