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SB59 TVD

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

184,675 mi
Last recorded184,675 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 TVD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 184,675 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 184,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 173,642 miles

Front direction indicators discoloured

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Offside inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 171,214 miles

Front direction indicators discoloured

Headlamp dipped beam output low(function not seriously impaired)

Offside front metal brake pipe corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources offside inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 153,944 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources offside inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 153,944 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources offside inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 144,497 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 15 Dec 2020 144,497 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 3 Dec 2019 135,161 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre severely cracked on tread area

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 118,306 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

high level brake light not working

Fail 27 Dec 2018 118,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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 Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

high level brake light not working

Pass 21 Dec 2017 104,493 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 92,456 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 78,782 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 65,740 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 50,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 37,649 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 37,649 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SB59 TVD is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Blue with a 698cc 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 SB59 TVD, 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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SB59 TVD is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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