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LG59 JVR

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,685 mi
Last recorded61,685 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 JVR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 61,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cant see front inner pads

Pass 15 Nov 2024 58,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side of disc starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side of disc starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 57,498 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 57,498 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 51,717 miles

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 16 Sep 2021 51,490 miles

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 15 Sep 2020 51,042 miles

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 18 Sep 2019 50,064 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 48,172 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 48,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 46,343 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 45,372 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 45,372 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 43,183 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 39,199 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Sep 2014 39,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 33,387 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2012 26,634 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

both rear tyres have cuts to cords but not over 25mm

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 JVR is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JVR, 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 JVR registered?

LG59 JVR is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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