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PJ59 XRD

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

57,412 mi
Last recorded57,412 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 XRD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 57,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. Tread @ 3mm. Change soon. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 46,986 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 46,986 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 36,535 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 36,533 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Leaking From Top Of Engine (Fuel Pipes) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 26,269 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 17,415 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 9,525 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 4,751 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 4,716 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

undershield loose

Pass 16 Feb 2018 4,151 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 4,151 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 3,437 miles

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

all 4 x tyres cracking but not showing cords

Pass 18 Dec 2015 2,903 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Undertrays fitted concealing some testable items

Pass 18 Dec 2014 2,411 miles

both rear tyres are cracking in tread shoulder due too age

front wipers smear screen

Pass 18 Dec 2013 1,928 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 1,567 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
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PJ59 XRD is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 PJ59 XRD, 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 PJ59 XRD registered?

PJ59 XRD is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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