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AD09 ZTS

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

34,115 mi
Last recorded34,115 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 ZTS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 34,115 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2026 34,115 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure All NSR OSR OSF NSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2025 31,399 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All NSR OSR OSF NSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 28,921 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 27,739 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 26,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 Oct 2021 23,446 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front ABS wires are not secured as intended (mounts missing from suspension)

Fail 2 Oct 2021 23,445 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 18,115 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 18,115 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 13,292 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 11,744 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 19% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front deep cut in the tread and cracking tyre

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front cracking tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2017 10,444 miles

all tyres perishing.

Pass 21 Jun 2016 9,222 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 8,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 8,047 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 6,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 5,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 4,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
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AD09 ZTS is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 45,011 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD09 ZTS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD09 ZTS registered?

AD09 ZTS is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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