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LG59 JVL

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

7,702 mi
Last recorded7,702 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 JVL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 7,702 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 7,490 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 7,166 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 6,754 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 6,306 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 5,864 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 5,252 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 5,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 4,942 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 4,730 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 4,520 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cracked

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall cracked

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall cracked

tyre outer sidewall cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2016 4,287 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cracking

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall cracking

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

brake pedal has slight travel

Pass 25 Aug 2015 4,026 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 5 Sep 2014 3,741 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 3,423 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 2,611 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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LG59 JVL is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JVL, 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 JVL registered?

LG59 JVL is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is LG59 JVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG59 JVL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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