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SW59 CGU

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

45,297 mi
Last recorded45,297 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 CGU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 45,297 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 45,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 38,926 miles

O/S/R tyre wearing unevenly & on inner edge

Fail 15 Jun 2021 38,926 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

O/S/R tyre wearing unevenly & on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2020 45,831 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 37,442 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding tyre & wheel bearing not checked due to lack of movement (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 34,444 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 32,858 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 32,556 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 32,215 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 32,215 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 30,212 miles

No smoke reading(clean engine)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 30,212 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

No smoke reading(clean engine)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 27,495 miles

Engine malfunction warning lamp indicates a fault

No smoke reading (clean engine)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 25,492 miles

no emission reading (clean engine)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 23,985 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 21,926 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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SW59 CGU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SW59 CGU, 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 SW59 CGU registered?

SW59 CGU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 27 December 2009.

Is SW59 CGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW59 CGU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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