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JK59 LOG

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

55,656 mi
Last recorded55,656 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJK59 LOG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 55,656 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general underbody corrosion to suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 53,813 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 49,549 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both seat belts slow to retract

general corrosion to suspension/steering and rear axle beam

Fail 22 Apr 2024 49,549 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing D bush retainer (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both seat belts slow to retract

general corrosion to suspension/steering and rear axle beam

Pass 18 Apr 2023 44,529 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ns and os (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both ns and os: slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively approx. 25KgF (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam unit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

minor corrosion to some underbody components / panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to some areas and or items

Fail 18 Apr 2023 44,529 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ns and os (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both ns and os: slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside sill guard / cover sufficiently secure at time of inspection : clips broken / detached.

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively approx. 25KgF (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam unit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

minor corrosion to some underbody components / panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to some areas and or items

Pass 5 May 2022 41,450 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General surface corrosion to steering and suspension components

Fail 5 May 2022 41,450 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General surface corrosion to steering and suspension components

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 36,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 36,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 33,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 30,092 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 29,979 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 28,798 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 27,409 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 27,398 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 27,398 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML on.

Pass 7 Nov 2016 27,388 miles

engine management light illuminated

slight corrosion at front brake pipes

slight deterioration of front number plate

slight play at anti roll bar main bushes

slight roughness from top strut bearing at n/s/f

under trays conceal some components ,examined where visible

Fail 7 Nov 2016 27,387 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe across axle to n/s/r wheel cylinder excessive corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working n/s/r brake lamp not working,advise high level brake lamp also inoperative (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour o/s/f showing mainly white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r brake pipe across rear axle to o/s/r wheel cyl excessive corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken o/s/f coil spring broken at top coil, spring rubbing on inner wing (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

engine management light illuminated

slight corrosion at front brake pipes

slight deterioration of front number plate

under trays conceal some components ,examined where visible

Pass 9 Nov 2015 24,920 miles

Offside Front wiper torn

Offside Rear brake pipe starting to corroed

high level brake inop

Pass 27 Oct 2014 21,908 miles

advise cracks on nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Oct 2014 21,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

advise cracks on nearside front tyre

advise cracks on nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2013 18,298 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 18,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 15,163 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 15,163 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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JK59 LOG is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 JK59 LOG, 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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JK59 LOG is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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