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WJ59 FFM

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

56,865 mi
Last recorded56,865 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 FFM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 56,865 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 54,090 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 54,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2023 48,437 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 43,780 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 43,780 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 43,759 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 39,936 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 39,936 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 36,691 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 29,994 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 29,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 22,697 miles

FAS - Diesel Emission to low for recorded printout

Pass 30 Mar 2017 19,635 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front tyre is close to limit on inner wear bar,,

Nearside Rear tyre has outer wall damage and is close to limit on inner wear bar.

Offside Front tyre has outer wall damage

Offside Front tyre has outer wall damage

Offside Rear tyre has outer wall damage

slight fuel weep from around timi ng chain area..

Pass 31 Mar 2016 15,072 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 10,233 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 6,697 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 4,690 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 4,545 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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WJ59 FFM is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WJ59 FFM, 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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WJ59 FFM is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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