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HK59 LGZ

2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,195 mi
Last recorded72,195 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto43,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK59 LGZ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse Mhd Auto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 72,195 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2025 71,039 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 68,391 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 68,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 63,985 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 61,038 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 61,038 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 57,694 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 57,629 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 55,599 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 51,218 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 51,218 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 48,735 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 46,629 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 42,046 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 37,319 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2015 37,313 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads low

n/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2014 32,413 miles

centre stop lamp notworking

inner 1/4 tread on o/s/f tyre less 2mm

tracking may need adjustment

Fail 17 Apr 2014 32,413 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre stop lamp notworking

inner 1/4 tread on o/s/f tyre less 2mm

tracking may need adjustment

Pass 29 Apr 2013 27,460 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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HK59 LGZ 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 70%.

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 HK59 LGZ, 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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HK59 LGZ is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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