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LJ59 PBZ

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,828 mi
Last recorded36,828 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 PBZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 36,828 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 34,221 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 34,210 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 31,368 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 31,366 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 27,450 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 24,346 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 24,346 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 22,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 21,748 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 21,365 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 20,979 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 20,591 miles

Offside front tyre perished/cracking outer shoulder (2409)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 19,814 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 18,735 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 17,407 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 16,334 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 16,334 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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LJ59 PBZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver 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 LJ59 PBZ, 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 LJ59 PBZ registered?

LJ59 PBZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is LJ59 PBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ59 PBZ 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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