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ML59 XYG

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

57,113 mi
Last recorded57,113 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 XYG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 57,113 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 57,113 miles

Lower Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 51,082 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

driver side drive shaft corded

general corrosion under the car

Fail 3 Jul 2025 51,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

driver side drive shaft corded

general corrosion under the car

Pass 25 Jul 2024 45,462 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Jul 2024 45,462 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Jul 2023 40,763 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 40,763 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 40,241 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 39,636 miles

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 5 Jul 2021 39,636 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 16 Jul 2020 38,755 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2019 37,764 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 34,130 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 29,841 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 29,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 19,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 15,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 14,337 miles

Cut in N/S wiper blade

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill trim covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 12,902 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 11,667 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 11,667 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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ML59 XYG is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red 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 ML59 XYG, 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 ML59 XYG registered?

ML59 XYG is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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