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XS55 JMX

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

66,243 mi
Last recorded66,243 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXS55 JMX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 66,243 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2026 66,243 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/60-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2025 65,635 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 65,633 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Upper centre brake light inoperative.

Knocking noise from front suspension (possible D bushes).

Pass 9 Aug 2024 64,967 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (155 60 15) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 63,689 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 62,426 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Aug 2021 61,211 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 61,211 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2020 60,134 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 58,769 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 58,769 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 56,960 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 54,923 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 54,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished and Cracked Inner Side Wall 175/55/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 51,647 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 51,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 48,312 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 45,022 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2013 38,348 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 38,348 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 33,727 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 33,594 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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XS55 JMX is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XS55 JMX, 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 XS55 JMX registered?

XS55 JMX is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is XS55 JMX safe to buy?

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