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AD09 ZST

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,873 mi
Last recorded82,873 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet43,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 ZST
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 82,873 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 78,699 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 78,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 75,639 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 72,701 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 67,774 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 64,897 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 3 Nov 2020 64,896 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 29 Jun 2019 60,232 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2019 60,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 58,577 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 58,313 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 57,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 53,339 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 11 May 2015 53,339 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 May 2014 51,320 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)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 22 Jun 2012 36,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 36,417 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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AD09 ZST is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 43,426 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD09 ZST, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD09 ZST registered?

AD09 ZST is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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