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SD59 LBA

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Blue Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

56,571 mi
Last recorded56,571 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 LBA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 56,571 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 56,149 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 54,264 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 51,652 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 48,843 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 45,901 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 45,900 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 45,062 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 43,074 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 41,548 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 41,549 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 35,747 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 27,998 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 16,981 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 16,981 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 15,184 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2013 10,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 10,941 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 7,031 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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SD59 LBA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Blue with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SD59 LBA, 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 SD59 LBA registered?

SD59 LBA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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