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LL59 YGZ

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,531 mi
Last recorded71,531 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL59 YGZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 71,531 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 71,531 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Spring mount insecure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Along trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 71,074 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 71,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5 mil (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 69,128 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jan 2023 65,054 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 65,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2022 59,564 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 59,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 56,891 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 53,813 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 53,810 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2018 51,079 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 51,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 47,483 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 42,858 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 38,783 miles

both front wishbones has slight movement at bush

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre near limit

Fail 27 Nov 2015 38,783 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front wishbones has slight movement at bush

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre near limit

Pass 20 Nov 2014 33,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 28,457 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 21,589 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 21,589 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 YGZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YGZ, 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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LL59 YGZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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