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LO59 EXJ

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,678 mi
Last recorded70,678 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 EXJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 70,678 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 70,678 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 68,811 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 68,811 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 64,481 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 59,896 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 55,607 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 55,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 57,064 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 46,412 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 42,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox mounting defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2013 30,070 miles

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

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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LO59 EXJ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LO59 EXJ, 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

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What year was LO59 EXJ registered?

LO59 EXJ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is LO59 EXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO59 EXJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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