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SP59 MYS

2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

68,446 mi
Last recorded68,446 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe44,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 MYS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 68,446 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 67,994 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 66,788 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 64,370 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 64,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 59,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 59,374 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 42,284 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively brake sight binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rear brakes slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 45,284 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively brake sight binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rear brakes slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 31,166 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 31,166 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 30,835 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 29,787 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 28,597 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 26,101 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 26,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 26,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

EML ON

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CUTS ON TREAD AND WORN ON EDGE

Fail 29 Nov 2014 20,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 20,743 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 16,578 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 16,578 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 13,055 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 13,042 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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SP59 MYS is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 44,599 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) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP59 MYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SP59 MYS registered?

SP59 MYS is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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