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LC59 AOW

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,646 mi
Last recorded115,646 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 AOW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 115,646 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 114,619 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 114,609 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 83,311 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 83,311 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 76,763 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 76,763 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 64,938 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 64,938 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 59,945 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 12 Oct 2015 49,967 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 44,158 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 44,147 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Centre stop light not working

Rear number plate loose

Pass 24 Oct 2013 36,677 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 28,301 miles

no print out due to low emissions

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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LC59 AOW is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LC59 AOW, 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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LC59 AOW is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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