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DA59 ZZE

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

63,396 mi
Last recorded63,396 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 ZZE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 63,396 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 62,454 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 61,751 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2024 61,751 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 59,813 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 59,813 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 58,142 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 56,656 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 56,656 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2020 56,139 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 56,138 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 54,424 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 54,424 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 52,679 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 52,679 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2017 50,191 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 50,191 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 47,994 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 47,572 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 45,740 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 35,660 miles

both front tyres craking on side walls

Pass 2 Jan 2013 26,796 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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DA59 ZZE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DA59 ZZE, 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 DA59 ZZE registered?

DA59 ZZE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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