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FG59 PMU

2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

34,226 mi
Last recorded34,226 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto43,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 PMU
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse Mhd Auto
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 34,226 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 32,434 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 32,423 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 31,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT(95% WORN) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside rear brake binding.(on limit)

steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2023 31,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT(95% WORN) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside rear brake binding.(on limit)

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2022 31,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 30,079 miles

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

all four tyres cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2020 29,315 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 26,668 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2018 22,856 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 20,003 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 19,935 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 19,266 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 18,561 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 17,749 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 16,309 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 12,378 miles

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
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FG59 PMU is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PMU, 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.

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What year was FG59 PMU registered?

FG59 PMU is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto, first registered on 15 November 2009.

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