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MA59 HFG

2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Diesel 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

52,716 mi
Last recorded52,716 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe44,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 HFG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 52,716 miles

Nearside Front front bumber damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2024 51,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 50,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 50,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 48,234 miles

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

Under panels fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2021 46,396 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 45,942 miles

engine cover fitted/ under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2019 44,413 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 43,122 miles

under panels fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2018 43,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

under panels fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2017 41,371 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 41,371 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 39,062 miles

under panels

Pass 11 Sep 2015 36,974 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 35,605 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 35,605 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 33,462 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 33,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 29,866 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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MA59 HFG is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 44,599 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) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA59 HFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MA59 HFG registered?

MA59 HFG is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 21 October 2009.

Is MA59 HFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA59 HFG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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