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MF59 VTT

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,248 mi
Last recorded101,248 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 VTT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 101,248 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 101,248 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 98,247 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 95,730 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 93,326 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 80,256 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 80,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 78,697 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 78,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 66,303 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 66,302 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 53,290 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 41,029 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 41,029 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 30,936 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush, advise replacement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 20,889 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 20,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 16,008 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 11,495 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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MF59 VTT is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc 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 MF59 VTT, 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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MF59 VTT is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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