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SH59 JXV

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,092 mi
Last recorded97,092 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 JXV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 97,092 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 95,505 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 92,834 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 90,440 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 89,195 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 89,195 miles

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

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 88,118 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 88,117 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 86,987 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 86,987 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 78,769 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 75,579 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 75,575 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 48,206 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 40,501 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 40,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 31,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 31,368 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 21,489 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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SH59 JXV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SH59 JXV, 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 SH59 JXV registered?

SH59 JXV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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The MOT history for SH59 JXV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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