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HY59 VLD

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

54,471 mi
Last recorded54,471 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 VLD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 54,471 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 53,775 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 50,110 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 50,110 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 46,675 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

offside front tyre inner edge slight wear

Pass 8 Dec 2021 46,089 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 46,089 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 45,532 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 44,481 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 44,452 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 43,309 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 43,309 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 37,162 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 29,824 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 22,094 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 22,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 17,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 11,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 7,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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
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HY59 VLD is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HY59 VLD, 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 HY59 VLD registered?

HY59 VLD is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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