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MA59 XLP

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,573 mi
Last recorded57,573 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 XLP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 57,573 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 57,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 55,993 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 55,968 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 55,328 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 54,506 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 54,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 52,955 miles

Under panels fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2021 51,481 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 50,180 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 49,089 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 47,787 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 47,787 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 45,959 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 45,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 45,285 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 45,285 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 38,070 miles

fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2014 33,459 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 27,984 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 21,654 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
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MA59 XLP is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XLP, 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 MA59 XLP registered?

MA59 XLP is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is MA59 XLP safe to buy?

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