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SL59 UEB

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,383 mi
Last recorded66,383 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 UEB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 66,383 miles

Sill covers / under trays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2024 65,619 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 65,065 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 65,061 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 64,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 64,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 61,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

both front shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2021 61,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

both front shock absorber casings corroded

front inner brake pads appear low on wear

Pass 22 Oct 2020 58,167 miles

both front anti-roll bar D bushes slight play

both front indicators slightly discoloured

front & rear brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre slightly cracked in tread pattern

Pass 28 Oct 2019 56,060 miles

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

slight play in both front anti roll bar d bushes

Fail 28 Oct 2019 56,060 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

slight play in both front anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 25 Oct 2018 50,050 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2018 50,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2017 40,493 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 34,583 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 29,095 miles

rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 27 Oct 2014 27,409 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Oct 2013 21,785 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 16,104 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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SL59 UEB is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SL59 UEB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL59 UEB registered?

SL59 UEB is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 31 October 2009.

Is SL59 UEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL59 UEB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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