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LB59 GHG

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

50,349 mi
Last recorded50,349 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 GHG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 50,349 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 50,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 48,737 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 46,835 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 44,338 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 42,642 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Sep 2020 41,071 miles

Offside Rear slight wheel bind

Pass 24 Sep 2019 38,605 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 38,602 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (F/R) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 36,071 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 35,813 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 25,386 miles

Oil leak ()

both front and nearside rear tyres perished and cracking

crack in windscreen but not effecting drivers view of the road

Fail 18 Jan 2017 25,386 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

both front and nearside rear tyres perished and cracking

crack in windscreen but not effecting drivers view of the road

Pass 13 Feb 2015 17,788 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 17,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 16,049 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 13,509 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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LB59 GHG is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc 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 LB59 GHG, 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 LB59 GHG registered?

LB59 GHG is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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The MOT history for LB59 GHG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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