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MT59 EOL

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,688 mi
Last recorded73,688 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 EOL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 73,688 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2026 73,688 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 68,243 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front bumper damaged bottom section missing

Fail 17 Jul 2025 68,240 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front bumper damaged bottom section missing

Pass 1 Aug 2024 64,033 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 63,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 61,774 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 60,254 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 60,251 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn ENGINE STABILISER BUSH WORN TO EXCESS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 56,534 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 50,703 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

front anti roll bar near side mounting bush shows wear/movement.

near side front headlamp dip beam shows a reduced light output.

off side front headlamp dip beam shows a reduced light output.

Pass 31 Jul 2019 46,875 miles

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

accident damage front

both dip beams reduced output

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Aug 2018 41,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 36,624 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 30,978 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 30,978 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 25,123 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 23,676 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 23,064 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 17,384 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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MT59 EOL is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MT59 EOL, 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 MT59 EOL registered?

MT59 EOL is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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