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EJ09 ZYW

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,903 mi
Last recorded46,903 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 ZYW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 46,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 41,049 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 41,048 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 34,642 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 34,642 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 33,155 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 31,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strongly advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strongly advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 30,215 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 29,057 miles

front inner brake pads worn possibly worn low

nearside front wiper deteriorating and slightly smeary

Fail 9 Apr 2020 29,056 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged heavily cracked (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

front inner brake pads worn possibly worn low

nearside front wiper deteriorating and slightly smeary

Pass 28 Feb 2019 27,949 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 23,608 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 19,725 miles

nearside tyres starting to crack on outer walls

Pass 4 Feb 2016 16,885 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 13,195 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 9,589 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 6,668 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 2,680 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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EJ09 ZYW is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EJ09 ZYW, 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 EJ09 ZYW registered?

EJ09 ZYW is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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