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LG59 DFV

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

156,125 mi
Last recorded156,125 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 DFV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 156,125 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 155,165 miles

Body component insecure bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 54% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside lower trim insecure

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Oct 2020 140,075 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 Oct 2020 140,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged too cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Apr 2019 125,973 miles

has minor engine oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2019 125,973 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

has minor engine oil leak

undertray loose

Pass 9 Mar 2018 114,845 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2018 114,833 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front 2 back (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators incorrect colour ALL FRONT AND BACK (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 101,475 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 101,472 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 98,901 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 98,885 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inside pads both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 92,898 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 89,120 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 71,333 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside tread

Pass 21 May 2012 56,362 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 55,070 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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LG59 DFV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LG59 DFV, 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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LG59 DFV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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