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YF59 FAA

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

53,491 mi
Last recorded53,491 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 FAA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 53,491 miles

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

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

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

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

front bumper slightly loose

Fail 21 Aug 2025 53,466 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord exposed 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

front bumper loose and near side grill missing

front vehicle damaged

near side outer sill plastic skirting loose

Pass 25 Jul 2024 51,116 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

central front grill loose

near side skirting slightly loose

under vehicle plastic covers slightly loose

Pass 16 May 2023 46,740 miles

Nearside sill trim is insecure.

Oil leak.

Rear numberplate is deteriorating.

Fail 10 May 2023 46,738 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside sill trim is insecure.

Offside front brake pads are worn low.

Oil leak.

Rear numberplate is deteriorating.

Fail 3 May 2023 46,731 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Bumper likely to become detached side skirt (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 40,689 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 40,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 39,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing bald over inner tread

Nearside Rear Wheel slight binding

Offside Front Tyre wearing bald over inner tread

Pass 9 Dec 2019 39,005 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

under floor covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2018 31,306 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 31,306 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 30,414 miles

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2016 29,894 miles

under tray and under floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Dec 2016 29,891 miles

Central Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under tray and under floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Dec 2015 29,233 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 29,231 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2014 27,136 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 20,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres worn/wearing unevenly

chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Dec 2013 20,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres worn/wearing unevenly

chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Dec 2012 11,807 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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YF59 FAA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YF59 FAA, 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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YF59 FAA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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