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LL59 PLO

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

41,243 mi
Last recorded41,243 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL59 PLO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 41,243 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 41,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 39,693 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 38,468 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 36,967 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 35,287 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 35,287 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 33,685 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 32,103 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 29,364 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 29,331 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake adjustment required.

Pass 17 Jan 2018 27,701 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 27,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 25,454 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 22,788 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 20,197 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 20,197 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2014 17,589 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 15,100 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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LL59 PLO is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LL59 PLO, 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

How do I check the history of LL59 PLO?

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What year was LL59 PLO registered?

LL59 PLO is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is LL59 PLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL59 PLO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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