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RJ59 FHM

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,882 mi
Last recorded47,882 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 FHM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 47,882 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 47,844 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 46,892 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 45,998 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 44,937 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 43,333 miles

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

both rear tyres are slightly perished and cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2021 41,902 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 41,902 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 40,846 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 36,222 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 36,222 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 32,069 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 24,685 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 24,452 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 20,875 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 20,875 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 15,540 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 11,990 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 FHM is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RJ59 FHM, 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 FHM registered?

RJ59 FHM is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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The MOT history for RJ59 FHM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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