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MA59 HFJ

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

61,049 mi
Last recorded61,049 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 HFJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 61,049 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both side corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2026 61,049 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to excessive brake binding (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both side corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 58,601 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 52,278 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 52,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 49,640 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 46,929 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 46,929 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 44,180 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 44,179 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 43,294 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 41,383 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 37,851 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 37,851 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 33,090 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 19 Apr 2017 33,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 6 Apr 2016 23,712 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 11,709 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 11,157 miles

nearside front fog lamp damaged

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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MA59 HFJ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MA59 HFJ, 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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MA59 HFJ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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