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ST59 FML

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,269 mi
Last recorded77,269 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 FML
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 77,269 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 77,257 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat. nav. within steering wheel limit ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bearing seized (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 60,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes flexi to wheel clyinders (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 60,285 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes flexi to wheel clyinders (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 54,349 miles

Vehicle has under trays and engine covers fitted -full inspection not possible

Pass 29 Oct 2015 49,817 miles

minor damage to nearside door-(scratch)

under vehicle covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 23 Oct 2014 45,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2014 45,480 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 41,808 miles

rear tyres are on 2mm (175/55/15)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 33,754 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 33,752 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

offside front btake disc scored

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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ST59 FML is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ST59 FML, 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 ST59 FML registered?

ST59 FML is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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The MOT history for ST59 FML shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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