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LH59 AHE

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,129 mi
Last recorded91,129 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH59 AHE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 91,129 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 86,297 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 86,229 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2024 82,676 miles

Front wipers smearing

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2024 82,676 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 78,866 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 78,784 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 75,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail in Tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2021 73,551 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 70,857 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 65,451 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 54,984 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 54,984 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 50,778 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 43,641 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 35,767 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 29,579 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 23,542 miles

Cut in tread of O/S/F tyre.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LH59 AHE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Blue with a 698cc 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 LH59 AHE, 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 LH59 AHE registered?

LH59 AHE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 5 December 2009.

Is LH59 AHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH59 AHE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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