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DE59 FZZ

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

62,396 mi
Last recorded62,396 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 FZZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 62,396 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 61,268 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 61,261 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake performance unable to be tested burst brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 60,432 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 58,482 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2023 58,482 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2022 55,497 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 55,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 54,002 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 54,002 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 52,089 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rubber deteriating. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel - slight resistance to rotation.

Offside Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Hinge loose in door & check strap cracked. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 52,089 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rubber deteriating. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam N/s & O/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel - slight resistance to rotation.

Offside Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Hinge loose in door & check strap cracked. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 46,240 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Forward mount bush deteriating. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 46,240 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Recommend NOT to drive. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main to drum. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement Service brake drum internals. (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main to drum. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Forward mount bush deteriating. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam Bulb missing. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 43,342 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 4 May 2017 39,027 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 36,232 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 19 May 2016 36,232 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2015 42,792 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 42,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 30,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 28,699 miles

nearside rear tyre nailed (unrepairable)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 17,368 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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DE59 FZZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DE59 FZZ, 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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DE59 FZZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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