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HW59 JWC

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,473 mi
Last recorded68,473 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW59 JWC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 68,473 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2026 68,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated HAS EXCESS MOVEMENT (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 66,475 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 65,198 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 60,555 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 56,149 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 54,071 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 53,148 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 17 Mar 2020 53,148 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 18 Mar 2019 51,710 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 47,396 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 47,396 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2017 37,045 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 37,044 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 25,410 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 20,344 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 15,454 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 May 2014 15,454 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 May 2013 11,528 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 11,528 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 10,384 miles

wires insecure under both front wheel arches

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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HW59 JWC is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HW59 JWC, 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 HW59 JWC registered?

HW59 JWC is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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The MOT history for HW59 JWC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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