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LG59 JVT

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,218 mi
Last recorded49,218 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 JVT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 49,218 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 49,218 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 46,919 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 46,919 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 43,373 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 43,373 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 41,313 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 38,470 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Oct 2020 35,224 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2019 33,321 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2018 26,489 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 26,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 23,440 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 23,440 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 20,657 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 20,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 17,494 miles

Nearside Front Outer sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Oct 2014 13,204 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 9,626 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 6,908 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
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LG59 JVT is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JVT, 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 JVT registered?

LG59 JVT is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 2 November 2009.

Is LG59 JVT safe to buy?

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