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YR59 FPN

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

27,848 mi
Last recorded27,848 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 FPN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 27,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 27,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 26,468 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 25,209 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 23,458 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 23,117 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 23,117 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 22,630 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 22,625 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement DOG BONE (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 22,381 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 22,381 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2018 22,001 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 21,998 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 21,561 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 21,561 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 21,272 miles

all tyres cracking

Fail 6 Oct 2016 21,272 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2015 20,498 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 19,251 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 19,251 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 14,350 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 14,350 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 9,639 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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YR59 FPN is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YR59 FPN, 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 YR59 FPN registered?

YR59 FPN is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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