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RJ59 CYA

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

39,919 mi
Last recorded39,919 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 CYA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 39,919 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 39,919 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 36,300 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 36,300 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 33,031 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 33,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 31,809 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 31,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 27,315 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 22,979 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 20,938 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front tyre is low on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre is low on tread

Pass 12 Dec 2017 18,805 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Fail 11 Dec 2017 18,805 miles

Nearside rear brake binding unable to check wheel bearing (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding unable to check wheel bearing (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 16,756 miles

both rear tyres have age related cracks

Fail 30 Nov 2016 16,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding unable to check wheel bearing (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding unable to check wheel bearing (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres have age related cracks

Pass 1 Dec 2015 14,579 miles

both front tyres are splitting on inner side walls

Pass 3 Dec 2014 12,793 miles

both front tyres are splitting on inner side walls

Pass 10 Dec 2013 10,631 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 8,137 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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RJ59 CYA 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 68.4%.

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 RJ59 CYA, 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 RJ59 CYA registered?

RJ59 CYA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is RJ59 CYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ59 CYA shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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