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OY59 XJA

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,967 mi
Last recorded39,967 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 XJA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 39,967 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 39,967 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 26,318 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 26,318 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/60x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 25,234 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking155/60x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 24,978 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 24,552 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 24,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure bolt missing (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2012 age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 23,468 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 21,294 miles

plastic panels all under vehicle

Fail 13 Oct 2020 21,292 miles

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

plastic panels all under vehicle

Pass 25 Sep 2019 21,275 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 21,236 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 21,236 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 21,143 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 20,813 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 18,924 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 18,924 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 17,218 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 14,876 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 12,533 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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OY59 XJA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OY59 XJA, 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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OY59 XJA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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