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LD59 WBG

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,184 mi
Last recorded63,184 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 WBG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 63,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 May 2026 63,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 59,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 53,843 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 49,906 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 47,132 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 47,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 43,704 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 42,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 38,197 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 33,670 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 33,670 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 28,201 miles

play in steering inner joints

Pass 1 Sep 2015 22,859 miles

play in inner steering joints

Fail 28 Aug 2015 22,858 miles

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

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

play in inner steering joints

Pass 4 Sep 2014 17,384 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2014 17,384 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 11,060 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 5,722 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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LD59 WBG is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black 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 LD59 WBG, 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 LD59 WBG registered?

LD59 WBG is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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