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BU59 ZHP

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Grey Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

58,872 mi
Last recorded58,872 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 ZHP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 58,872 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 58,816 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 54,599 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 52,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 41,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 34,206 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 31,976 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 29,272 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 26,738 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 26,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 24,098 miles

sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 21,807 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall cracking

Offside Front tyre wall cracking

Sill and under body covers fitted.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 18,256 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 14,264 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 9,872 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 ZHP is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Grey with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZHP, 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 ZHP registered?

BU59 ZHP is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 7 October 2009.

Is BU59 ZHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU59 ZHP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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