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LO59 HPP

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

73,718 mi
Last recorded73,718 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 HPP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 73,718 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 73,272 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 71,274 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 71,274 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 70,684 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 70,680 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 69,900 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 69,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 64,466 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 58,250 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 175/55r15 77t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 58,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50r15 82v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 175/55r15 77t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 46,748 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 42,357 miles

Offside Rear Inner TYRE SIDE WALL RUN-FLAT DAMAGE/TREAD 3MM APPROX.

Fail 1 Mar 2017 42,356 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLITTING,SMEARING SCREEN. (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner TYRE SIDE WALL RUN-FLAT DAMAGE/TREAD 3MM APPROX.

Pass 8 Mar 2016 37,128 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 31,021 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 23,846 miles

Cuts o/s/f tyre

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

Front tyre wearing on edges.

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges,cracking.

Fail 28 Feb 2014 23,846 miles

Cuts o/s/f tyre

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

Front tyre wearing on edges.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges,cracking.

Fail 4 Mar 2013 16,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 16,213 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 16,148 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 16,062 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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LO59 HPP is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HPP, 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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LO59 HPP is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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