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LN59 VRP

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,081 mi
Last recorded97,081 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN59 VRP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 97,081 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 91,963 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 83,828 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 83,828 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both fronts (5.2.3 (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 76,640 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 76,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 75,806 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 74,396 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 72,273 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 70,587 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 64,893 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 56,877 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 56,877 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 51,121 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 28,002 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 15,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Underfloor cover nearside front cracked

Offside rear tyre surface cracks and small cut inner edge

Pass 3 May 2013 15,755 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Underfloor cover nearside front cracked

Offside rear tyre surface cracks and small cut inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2012 14,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Sep 2012 13,352 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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LN59 VRP is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LN59 VRP, 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 LN59 VRP registered?

LN59 VRP is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 10 September 2009.

Is LN59 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN59 VRP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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