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SP59 MXM

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

41,133 mi
Last recorded41,133 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 MXM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 41,133 miles

Nearside 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))

Nearside Front Inner rack joint

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 40,804 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Ferrules covered in grease both O/S and N/S (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm's O/S and N/S front and rear bush casings badly deteriorated by corrosion but no excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Horse shoe axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 40,466 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody and components corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2024 40,453 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody and components corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2023 40,229 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2022 35,612 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 35,603 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 34,738 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 34,303 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 33,114 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 31,692 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 30,153 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 28,904 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 28,763 miles

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Fail 15 Aug 2016 28,747 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke 1.66/m (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 24 Aug 2015 26,606 miles

Engine cover fitted- unable to fully inspect.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted- unable to fully inspect.

front wipers smearing on screen slightly

Fail 21 Aug 2015 26,606 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Engine cover fitted- unable to fully inspect.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted- unable to fully inspect.

front wipers smearing on screen slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2014 24,707 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 24,707 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 18,892 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 14,928 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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SP59 MXM is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 SP59 MXM, 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 SP59 MXM registered?

SP59 MXM is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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