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BU59 ZGT

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

43,276 mi
Last recorded43,276 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 ZGT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 43,276 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 39,859 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 39,858 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 39,839 miles

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

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 25 Oct 2023 38,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on the outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn low on the inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 35,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on the outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 31,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on the outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 31,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on the outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 29,343 miles

all four tyres cracking from age

Pass 4 May 2019 27,518 miles

all four tyres cracking form age

Pass 6 Apr 2018 25,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2017 24,161 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 22,962 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 20,813 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 18,521 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 14,998 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 11,237 miles

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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BU59 ZGT is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BU59 ZGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU59 ZGT registered?

BU59 ZGT is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 8 September 2009.

Is BU59 ZGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU59 ZGT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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