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LG59 JVU

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,966 mi
Last recorded51,966 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 JVU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 51,966 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 49,986 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 47,912 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & bald on inner edge. (advise replace). (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 45,736 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 43,855 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Service brake pedal travel long.

Fail 7 Feb 2022 43,854 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2021 41,681 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 39,745 miles

EML on at start of test, now off.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 37,679 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 37,676 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 35,465 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 33,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/60R15 74T (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/55R15 77T (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 30,949 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 27,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2014 20,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side head lamp pattern poor

Pass 4 Apr 2014 20,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side head lamp pattern poor

Pass 28 Mar 2014 20,643 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2012 18,731 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 JVU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG59 JVU registered?

LG59 JVU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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The MOT history for LG59 JVU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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