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ST59 FMV

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,050 mi
Last recorded61,050 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 FMV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 61,050 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 45,598 miles

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

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

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

all front and rear subframes ,wishbones ,suspension struts corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2023 45,596 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

all front and rear subframes ,wishbones ,suspension struts corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2021 58,792 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 58,791 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 55,111 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 51,412 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 51,412 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 47,721 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 47,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 44,417 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

EML Active

Nearside Front Tyre close to legal limit

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

Oil leak from sump ()

Fail 13 Nov 2017 44,410 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

EML Active

Nearside Front Tyre close to legal limit

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

Oil leak from sump ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 41,533 miles

bind n/s/r

both wipers slight smearing

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2016 41,533 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/55x15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

bind n/s/r

both wipers slight smearing

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2015 37,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

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

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

oil leak at the engine

Fail 3 Nov 2015 37,843 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

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

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

oil leak at the engine

Pass 17 Nov 2014 32,658 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 32,586 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 25,727 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 19,393 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 19,393 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 FMV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FMV, 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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ST59 FMV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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