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LS59 UWB

2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,223 mi
Last recorded96,223 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto43,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 UWB
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse Mhd Auto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 96,223 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 96,223 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2024 89,645 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Sep 2024 89,645 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Oct 2023 81,753 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 7 Oct 2023 81,751 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 76,061 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 76,061 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 65,735 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 65,735 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 57,541 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 53,043 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 53,042 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 48,055 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 48,054 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))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 41,306 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 36,966 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 33,364 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 29,002 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 19,902 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 17,451 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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LS59 UWB is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LS59 UWB, 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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LS59 UWB is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto, first registered on 3 November 2009.

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