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ML59 XYZ

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,178 mi
Last recorded78,178 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 78,178 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2025 76,644 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 74,111 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 72,194 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 69,825 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 67,862 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 66,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 65,232 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 63,878 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 62,261 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 62,251 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 58,339 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 58,339 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 52,928 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 49,053 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 15 Jul 2014 49,053 miles

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

Front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 16 Jul 2013 37,089 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 29,599 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2012 29,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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ML59 XYZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XYZ, 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 XYZ registered?

ML59 XYZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 7 December 2009.

Is ML59 XYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML59 XYZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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