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LG59 JUW

2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

48,888 mi
Last recorded48,888 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe44,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 JUW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 48,888 miles

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

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

Offside Front top suspension mounting slight play

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 18 Nov 2024 46,281 miles

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

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

Offside Front top suspension moun slight play

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 46,281 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front top suspension moun slight play

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 43,671 miles

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

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

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 21 Nov 2022 41,184 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 15 Nov 2021 38,407 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre non repairable. ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 36,258 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 36,258 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 34,193 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 30,502 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 30,502 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 27,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre valve perished.

Fail 21 Nov 2017 27,134 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre valve perished.

Pass 14 Nov 2016 23,455 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 23,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 20,050 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 16,861 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 13,381 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 9,814 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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LG59 JUW is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 44,599 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) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG59 JUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LG59 JUW is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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