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EA09 MZF

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Diesel 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

48,278 mi
Last recorded48,278 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 MZF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 48,278 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 44,053 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 36,514 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 36,046 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 32,103 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 31,610 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 31,471 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 31,462 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 31,004 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 31,004 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 30,304 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 30,267 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2018 29,519 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 28,833 miles

Under trays fitted.

Fail 9 Aug 2017 28,833 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under trays fitted.

Pass 19 Jul 2016 28,418 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 28,110 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 27,586 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 26,009 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 23,062 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 1 May 2012 22,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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EA09 MZF is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 EA09 MZF, 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 EA09 MZF registered?

EA09 MZF is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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