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RJ59 FHW

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

52,106 mi
Last recorded52,106 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 52,106 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 45,420 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 35,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 27,387 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 20,567 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 14,893 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 13,036 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 11,974 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 9,942 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 9,942 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively FRONT (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 7,361 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 4,315 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2014 3,897 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 3,481 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 2,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 FHW is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FHW, 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 FHW registered?

RJ59 FHW is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is RJ59 FHW safe to buy?

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