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MX59 TNV

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Diesel 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,256 mi
Last recorded80,256 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX59 TNV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 80,256 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 79,374 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 77,749 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 77,741 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 76,693 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 74,382 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 72,010 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 68,693 miles

full under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Jan 2019 68,692 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

full under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Jun 2018 67,417 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 67,417 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 64,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 50 15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 50 15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 64,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 50 15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 50 15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 57,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Sep 2016 57,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 52,063 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sump corroded.

Pass 9 Mar 2015 41,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 29,208 miles

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

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

emissions too clean for print out

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Pass 28 Mar 2013 17,533 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 17,175 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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MX59 TNV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 1,500cc 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 MX59 TNV, 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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MX59 TNV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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