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YF59 EYW

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,609 mi
Last recorded127,609 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 EYW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 127,609 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 127,608 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 117,234 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 117,230 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 112,647 miles

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

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

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

trays and covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2023 110,792 miles

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

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

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 30 Nov 2021 108,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2020 107,347 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 104,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight bind from near side rear brake

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2018 101,950 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 99,721 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 96,304 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 87,722 miles

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

mil light on

Pass 23 Jan 2014 61,587 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 34,752 miles

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

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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YF59 EYW is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YF59 EYW, 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 YF59 EYW registered?

YF59 EYW is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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The MOT history for YF59 EYW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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