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EA58 WHZ

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,382 mi
Last recorded79,382 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA58 WHZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 79,382 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 70,913 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective going dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 69,909 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 69,909 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2023 69,328 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 67,384 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 64,953 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 63,120 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 60,769 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 60,769 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 58,196 miles

Offside seat belt slow to retrieve.

Fail 13 Feb 2018 58,193 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside seat belt slow to retrieve.

Pass 7 Feb 2017 53,598 miles

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly.

Pass 14 Jan 2016 50,765 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 50,765 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 48,137 miles

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

Nearside rear lamp outer lense broken

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 48,137 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear lamp outer lense broken

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 42,807 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 38,916 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 34,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 34,262 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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EA58 WHZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc 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 EA58 WHZ, 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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EA58 WHZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 13 January 2009.

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