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RJ59 FJD

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,204 mi
Last recorded94,204 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 FJD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 94,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 94,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 89,304 miles

Both seat belts excessively twisted.

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 89,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both seat belts excessively twisted.

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 82,860 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 74,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 74,239 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 20 Apr 2022 60,758 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 60,758 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 48,707 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 42,509 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 41,761 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 41,734 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 43,648 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 43,648 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 36,692 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

over sills fitted and under tray fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2016 34,966 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 34,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2015 34,360 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 30,240 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 25,560 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 19,677 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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RJ59 FJD is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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