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LN59 YBL

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,584 mi
Last recorded77,584 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 77,584 miles

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

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

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2025 76,289 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 14 May 2025 76,289 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 71,394 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 71,394 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 67,567 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 67,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 64,053 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2022 64,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 60,975 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 57,543 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 54,779 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jul 2017 51,507 miles

Central engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 47,592 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 41,230 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 34,553 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 29,644 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 29,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 29,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres on limit

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 YBL 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 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 LN59 YBL, 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 YBL registered?

LN59 YBL is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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