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LG59 JVF

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Brown Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,399 mi
Last recorded138,399 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 JVF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 138,399 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 138,399 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 133,206 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 128,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 128,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 111,908 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 111,908 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 96,883 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 81,744 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 81,744 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 69,430 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 54,998 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 53,913 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 53,913 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 50,519 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 45,000 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 45,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 38,945 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 38,945 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 32,740 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 26,629 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LG59 JVF is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Brown with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LG59 JVF, 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 LG59 JVF registered?

LG59 JVF is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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