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BU59 ZHA

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Grey Petrol 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,366 mi
Last recorded72,366 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 ZHA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 72,366 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm, worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 70,085 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 70,085 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 66,822 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 66,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 64,414 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 60,575 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 57,266 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 57,266 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 53,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 50,419 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 46,545 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 45,360 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 45,360 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 44,194 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 44,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 41,739 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 41,739 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 30,623 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 18,410 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 5,351 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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BU59 ZHA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Grey with a 799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 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 ZHA, 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 BU59 ZHA registered?

BU59 ZHA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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