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WG59 FHV

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

29,013 mi
Last recorded29,013 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 FHV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 29,013 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat belt retracts slowly

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 27,643 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside seat belt retracts slowly

Fail 28 Nov 2023 27,643 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside seat belt retracts slowly

Pass 28 Nov 2022 26,864 miles

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside seat belt retracting poor

Fail 28 Nov 2022 26,864 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check tyre and wheel bearing fully (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside seat belt retracting poor

Pass 16 Dec 2021

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 25,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn to wear marker's

Pass 11 Dec 2019 24,945 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 23,208 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 23,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 21,834 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 19,871 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 19,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low dip beam (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 16,821 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 14,147 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 11,529 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 9,350 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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WG59 FHV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WG59 FHV, 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 WG59 FHV registered?

WG59 FHV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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