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LG59 JWY

2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,341 mi
Last recorded78,341 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe44,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 JWY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 78,341 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 76,208 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 73,087 miles

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 6 Oct 2022 71,434 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 64,171 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 59,360 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 53,343 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 47,044 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 42,035 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 42,035 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 35,469 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 30,585 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 25,081 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2014 25,081 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 23,954 miles

N/S/FRONT TYRE OUTER DETIORATED

Fail 31 Aug 2012 20,293 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 20,293 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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LG59 JWY is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 44,599 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG59 JWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LG59 JWY registered?

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

Is LG59 JWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG59 JWY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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