CarVerify

Free Car Check

FG59 CVR

2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,246 mi
Last recorded55,246 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto43,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Smart
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 CVR
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse Mhd Auto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 55,246 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 54,385 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 53,631 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 52,779 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 51,905 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 51,905 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 48,046 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 49,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 46,151 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 43,322 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2020 43,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 40,488 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 37,921 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 19 Feb 2018 37,921 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2017 35,661 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 31,863 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (as-marked (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 28,020 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 23,601 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 20 Feb 2013 19,840 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 19,840 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto?

Based on 11,321 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
3,214
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
942
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 78
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 57
Full Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FG59 CVR is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 43,216 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 Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG59 CVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FG59 CVR?

You can check the full history of FG59 CVR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FG59 CVR registered?

FG59 CVR is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is FG59 CVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG59 CVR shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG59 CVR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FG59 CVR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.